sinewy

Meaning

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

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɪnjuːi/
Etymology

In summary

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

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