sinewy

sin·ewy

adjective \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