Sinewy: meaning, definitions and examples
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sinewy
[ หsษชnjuหi ]
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:
๐ต๐น musculoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคถเฅเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช sehnig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berotot
๐บ๐ฆ ััั ะพะถะธะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลciฤgnisty
๐ฏ๐ต ็ญ่่ณชใฎ
๐ซ๐ท musclรฉ
๐ช๐ธ musculoso
๐น๐ท kaslฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทผ์ก์ง์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุถูู
๐จ๐ฟ svalnatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ svalnatรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่่ๅ่พพ็
๐ธ๐ฎ miลกiฤast
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถรฐvastรฆltur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะปััาะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษbษdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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