Brawny
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹɔːni/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Brawny is an adjective meaning Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.
Meaning
Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.
More Meanings
- Calloused; hardened.
Example Sentences
Rattler was a big, brawny fellow, and he stepped up in front of me, rolling up his sleeves.
As he stood on one side, for a minute or so, unbuttoning his waist-coat and breeches, her fat, brawny thighs hung down
Once the pressure of the comparatively low-drivered J's was raised to 300 pounds, they ranked as the brawniest of 4-8-4's with a tractive force of 80,000 pounds.
Word Forms
- brawnier
- brawniest
Synonyms for brawny
Depending on context, synonyms include powerful, strong, muscular, hefty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hefty, strong, powerful, muscular, brawned, thewy.
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