English adjective: sinewy | |||
1. | sinewy (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew | ||
Synonyms | fibrous, stringy, unchewable | ||
Similar | tough | ||
Antonyms | tender | ||
2. | sinewy consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon | ||
Synonyms | tendinous | ||
3. | sinewy (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful | ||
Samples | A hefty athlete. A muscular boxer. Powerful arms. | ||
Synonyms | brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful | ||
Similar | strong | ||
Antonyms | weak | ||