square-shouldered

American  

[skwair-shohl-derd] / ˈskwɛərˈʃoʊl dərd /

adjective

1. having the shoulders held back, giving a straight form to the upper part of the back.

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Etymology

Origin of square-shouldered

First recorded in 1815–25

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Example Sentences

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square-shouldered

Tall and square-shouldered, Connell could be an imposing figure when demanding information.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2023

So here he was, strutting around Augusta National in his flat cap and bright red shirt, clean cut, square-shouldered and riding high up the leaderboard.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 23, 2020

Then the couturier seemed to head for the Himalayas with wrapped-up Asian-style silhouettes - with one bright red, floor length, square-shouldered gown reminiscent of traditional Nepalese dress.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2017

If, as his own leading man, he doesn’t bring much zing to the role of Joe, he fills out the suit with convincing, square-shouldered heft.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2017

Through a crack between the boards I watched him pick up his book bag and head off in his earnest, square-shouldered Anatole way down the road toward the school.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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