Little
Little adjective - Low in stature; not tall.
Usage example: a little man
Stocky and little are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stocky" instead an adjective "Little".
Nearby Word: littleness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Elder Princess Shroob in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time is quite a bit wider than her little sister... though like Bowser, her impressive strength would seem to suggest a naturally stocky build rather than obesity.
Source: Adipose Rex -
There is a higher color contrast between the undersuit and the hard-armor pieces, the advanced graphics gives the armor more of a metal sheen to it, and the proportions are a little more stocky compared to the lanky Halo 4 character models.
Source: Video Game / Halo 5: Guardians -
Dwarf Rogues are notoriously rare among players, as dwarves might be crafty and industrious, but they're honest people in general, they're too stocky to look convincing while sneaking, and dwarven racial bonus are of little to no benefit to a rogue.
Source: Square Race, Round Class
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