English Explanatory Dictionary

sinewy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tough; having strong sinews.
  2. Having or showing nervous strength.
  3. Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪnjuːi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sinewy.wav

Word forms

sinewy more sinewy most sinewy

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English synwy, synewy, synowy (“tendonous”); equivalent to sinew + -y.

Synonyms

stringy

Derived words

sinewiness unsinewy
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