brawny Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
hefty; powerful; muscular; sinewy.
- a hefty athlete
- a muscular boxer
- powerful arms
WordNet
Brawn"y adjective
Definitions
Having large, strong muscles; muscular; fleshy; strong. "Brawny limbs." W. Irving.Syn. -- Muscular; fleshy; strong; bulky; sinewy; athletic; stalwart; powerful; robust.