sinewy

Betekenis (Engels)

1. Tough; having strong sinews.
2. (figuratively) Having or showing nervous strength.
3. Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

Concepten

sterk

pezig

Synoniemen

stringy

wiry

brawny

tendinous

nervy

muscular

fibrous

nervous

powerful

hefty

tough

unchewable

sturdy

strong

nemaline

sinewous

hearty

husky

incisive

lean

lusty

pithy

rangy

robust

springy

stalwart

trim

veiny

vigorous

Vertalingen

sehnig

nervudo

nerboruto

dinç

kuvvetli

adaleli

musclé

fornit

fibrós

fort

hager

hart

mager

drahtig

coriaci

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈsɪnjuːi/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: synwy

In summary

Inherited from Middle English synwy, synewy, synowy (“tendonous”); equivalent to sinew + -y.