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sinewy

 

[ หˆsษชnjuหi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Sinewy describes something that is lean, muscular, and strong in appearance. It often refers to a body type that is not overly bulky but rather long, toned, and athletic. The term suggests an emphasis on toughness and resilience, often associated with physical labor or rigorous training. Sinewy figures are commonly admired in various sports and physical activities for their strength and agility.

Synonyms

brawny, lanky, lean, muscular

Examples of usage

  • She had a sinewy build that spoke of years of training.
  • His sinewy arms were a testament to his hard work in the gym.
  • The sinewy horse galloped gracefully across the field.
  • Despite his sinewy appearance, he was incredibly strong.

Translations

Translations of the word "sinewy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น musculoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคถเฅ€เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sehnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berotot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั…ะพะถะธะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›ciฤ™gnisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ญ‹่‚‰่ณชใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท musclรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ musculoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaslฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทผ์œก์งˆ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุถู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svalnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svalnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚Œ่‚‰ๅ‘่พพ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miลกiฤast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถรฐvastรฆltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปัˆั‹า›ะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™bษ™di

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ musculoso

Etymology

The word 'sinewy' originates from the Middle English 'sinwe', which means 'tendon' or 'sinew'. This term is derived from the Old English 'sinew', which has the same meaning. Historically, sinews were associated with strength and power, as they are the connective tissues that bind muscles to bones. The use of the word evolved to describe not only the physical aspects of strength but also the lean and agile form that suggests athleticism. Its application in literature and everyday language signals a recognition of the strength that comes from being sinewy versus merely bulky, reflecting a cultural appreciation for agility and endurance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,651, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.