sinewy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for sinewy
Synonyms
brawny, muscular, rugged, stalwart, stout, strong
Antonyms
delicate, feeble, frail, weak, weakling, wimpy
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And then there are her tattoos: menacing, full-sleeve designs up and down both of her sinewy, powerful arms. — Deaundra Allen, kansascity, "UFC's Megan Anderson fights for acclaim, against depression after moving from Australia to KC," 1 July 2018 Sleek and sinewy, the cables are a key feature of Golden Gate Bridge architecture. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "Golden Gate Bridge trolley system would ease burden on maintenance workers," 27 June 2018 They were lightweight even for the time; sinewy and of course really good riders. — National Geographic, "Why the Short-Lived Pony Express Still Fascinates Us," 23 June 2018 Bamba is an athletic marvel, a sinewy tower of untapped potential. — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Orlando-bound: Magic select former Texas star Mo Bamba sixth overall in NBA draft," 21 June 2018 Bamba is an athletic marvel, a sinewy tower of untapped potential. — Nick Moyle, Houston Chronicle, "Magic select UT's Mo Bamba with No. 6 pick in NBA Draft," 21 June 2018 Soccer presents buff, handsome men in an inherently hunky medium, sprinting across electric-green grass under dramatic stadium lighting with sweat glistening in their hair and sinewy muscles peeking out from behind flattering uniforms. — Ted Berg, For The Win, "7 reasons even soccer haters can appreciate the World Cup," 13 June 2018 Her sinewy body and quick movements kept Mr. Itanare, who is also her boyfriend, at bay. — New York Times, "Those Who Stay," 2 June 2018 Marlie Couto embarks on a sinewy solo, but Dalton Alexander and Crystaldawn Bell intercede and push, pull and loop around her. — Claudia Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Jenkins and collaborators immerse the audience in ‘Toward 45’," 18 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sinewy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sinewy
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of sinewy
: having strong and lean muscles
: tough and difficult to cut or chew
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Kids Definition of sinewy
1 : strong sense 1, powerful sinewy arms
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