sinewy English

Meaning sinewy meaning

What does sinewy mean?

sinewy

— adjective (= fibrous) (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

— adjective (= tendinous) consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon

— adjective (= hefty, muscular, powerful) (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful a hefty athlete a muscular boxer powerful arms

Synonyms sinewy synonyms

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stringy

wiry

brawny

tendinous

nervy

muscular

fibrous

unchewable

tough

sturdy

strong

powerful

nervous

hefty

vigorous

veiny

trim

stalwart

springy

sinewous

robust

rangy

pithy

nemaline

lusty

lean

incisive

husky

hearty

Topics sinewy topics

What do people use sinewy to talk about?

Person Body condition

Strong

• What words describe someone who is strong and thin?
  wiry sinewy