Definition of Brawny

1. Adjective. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. "Powerful arms"

Exact synonyms: Hefty, Muscular, Powerful, Sinewy
Similar to: Strong
Derivative terms: Brawn, Brawniness, Heft, Heftiness, Muscle, Muscularity, Sinew

Definition of Brawny

1. a. Having large, strong muscles; muscular; fleshy; strong.

Definition of Brawny

1. Adjective. Characterized by brawn; muscular; strong. ¹

2. Adjective. Calloused; hardened. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Brawny

1. muscular [adj BRAWNIER, BRAWNIEST] : BRAWNILY [adv] - See also: muscular

Medical Definition of Brawny

1. Having large, strong muscles; muscular; fleshy; strong. "Brawny limbs." Synonym: Muscular, fleshy, strong, bulky, sinewy, athletic, stalwart, powerful, robust. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brawny

brawls
brawly
brawn
brawned
brawnedness
brawner
brawners
brawnier
brawniest
brawnily
brawniness
brawninesses
brawning
brawnness
brawns
brawny (current term)
brawny arm
brawny oedema
brawny scleritis
braws
braxies
braxton hicks contraction
braxy
bray
brayed
brayer
brayers
braying
brayingly
brayings

Other Resources:

Search for Brawny on Dictionary.com!Search for Brawny on Thesaurus.com!Search for Brawny on Google!Search for Brawny on Wikipedia!

Search