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sinewy
adjective
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- INEW
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈsɪnjuːi
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
“a hefty athlete”
adjective
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
adjective
consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
In context
Example Sentences
a hefty athlete
a muscular boxer
powerful arms
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