Brawny: meaning, definitions and examples

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brawny

[ ˈbrɔːni ]

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strong muscles

Having strong, well-developed muscles; muscular and physically powerful.

Synonyms

muscular, powerful, strong

Examples of usage

He was a brawny man who could easily lift heavy weights.
The brawny construction workers were able to complete the project in record time.

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physically strong

Physically strong and robust; muscular and solidly built.

Synonyms

muscular, strong, sturdy

Examples of usage

The brawny wrestler easily defeated his opponent.
Her brawny arms were the result of years of hard work at the gym.

Translations

Translations of the word "brawny" in other languages:

🇵🇹 musculoso

🇮🇳 मजबूत

🇩🇪 kräftig

🇮🇩 berotot

🇺🇦 м'язистий

🇵🇱 muskularny

🇯🇵 筋肉質の

🇫🇷 musclé

🇪🇸 musculoso

🇹🇷 kaslı

🇰🇷 근육질의

🇸🇦 عضلي

🇨🇿 svalnatý

🇸🇰 svalnatý

🇨🇳 肌肉发达的

🇸🇮 mišičast

🇮🇸 vöðvastyrkur

🇰🇿 бұлшықет

🇬🇪 მყარი

🇦🇿 əzələli

🇲🇽 musculoso

Word origin

The word 'brawny' originated in the late 16th century from the Scottish dialect word 'brawnie', meaning 'muscular'. It is derived from the Middle English word 'bran', which meant 'muscle' or 'sinew'. Over the centuries, 'brawny' has come to be associated with physical strength and muscularity.