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What is another word for Brawny? – 185 Brawny Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    strong muscular powerful sturdy robust athletic vigorous potent forceful energetic intense fierce bold valiant gallant heroic stout strapping burly hefty husky rugged tough hardened solid imposing formidable redoubtable herculean mighty formidable stalwart brawny sinewy wiry lean lithe agile nimble spry puissant

    Meaning of Brawny

    The primary meaning of the word "Brawny" is having a strong and muscular physique.

    Definitions

    • Having a strong and muscular physique
    • * Capable of exerting a lot of physical strength or power

    Etymology of Brawny

    The word "Brawny" has its roots in the Middle English period, derived from the Old English and Old Norse words related to strength and muscle, evolving over time to convey the idea of physical power and robustness.

    Example Uses

    • The brawny athlete won the weightlifting competition with ease.
    • * The firefighter's brawny arms allowed him to rescue people from the burning building.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    weak frail feeble delicate dainty slender skinny scrawny spindly fragile brittle breakable powerless impotent inactive inert lethargic languid limp flaccid soft enfeebled debilitated weakened exhausted emaciated gaunt hollow-cheeked haggard wan pale pallid anemic

    Related Nouns

    strength muscle physique body build frame structure constitution health fitness athleticism sport exercise workout training power energy vigor potency robustness hardness toughness resilience endurance stamina might force brawn sinew tendon ligament cartilage bone flesh tissue

    Related Verbs

    exercise train workout build develop strengthen fortify toughen harden energize invigorate potentiate empower enable enhance intensify concentrate focus exert strain stretch flex extend lift push pull haul heave hoist raise lower manipulate handle wield grasp grip clutch

    Related Adjectives

    strong powerful muscular sturdy robust athletic vigorous potent forceful energetic intense fierce bold valiant gallant heroic stout strapping burly hefty husky rugged tough hardened solid imposing formidable redoubtable herculean mighty stalwart sinewy wiry lean lithe agile nimble spry puissant