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Brawny

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WordDefinition
powerfulHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
strongnoun(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
muscularHaving large, well-developed muscles.
heftynounHeavy, weighing a lot.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Brawny"

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WordDefinition
heftynounA surname.
strongnounA surname.
powerfulHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
muscularHaving large, well-developed muscles.
brawned(obsolete) brawny; strong; muscular
thewyMuscular; brawny.
brawlynoun(Scotland) Finely, handsomely.
muscly(figuratively) Strong, powerful
sinewy(of a person or animal) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
musculous(now rare) Characterised by well-developed muscles; muscular, muscly.
broad-shoulderedHaving broad shoulders.
well-thewedHaving an attractive physical appearance or strong muscles.
rugged(of a person) Strong, sturdy, well-built.
muscledHaving large muscles.
builtverb(informal) well-built, muscular or toned.
stocky(of a person or an animal) Sturdy; solidly built; heavy and compact.
muscleynounAlternative form of muscly. [thewy, muscled]
thickRelatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
manlynounA suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
musclesome(often humorous) Characterised by muscularity or having muscles; musclebound

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