sinewy

sin·ewy

adj \ˈsin-yə-wē also ˈsi-nə-\

Definition of SINEWY

1

: full of sinews: as a : tough, stringy <sinewy meat> b : strong <sinewy arms>

2

: marked by the strength of sinews <a demanding sinewy intelligence — Helen Dudar>

Examples of SINEWY

1. The lion has a sinewy body.
2. a sinewy piece of meat

First Known Use of SINEWY

14th century

Related to SINEWY

Synonyms: brawny, muscular, rugged, strong, stalwart, stout

Antonyms: delicate, feeble, frail, weak, weakling, wimpy

Related Words: forceful, forcible, mighty, potent, powerful, puissant; able-bodied, athletic, fit, trim; beefy, burly, husky, strapping; masculine, virile; hard, inured, strengthened, sturdy, tough, toughened; energetic, energized, invigorated, lusty, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vitalized; hale, healthy, hearty, sound

Near Antonyms: challenged, disabled, incapacitated, paralyzed; impotent, powerless; puny, slight, small, unathletic, unfit, unhealthy

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