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brawny

adjective

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
Y
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈbɹɔːni

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Definitions

adjective

  1. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

    “a hefty athlete”

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Example Sentences

a hefty athlete
a muscular boxer
powerful arms

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