adj
brawny
Brawny (adj) means Strong and muscular, with a solid, powerful build.
adj
1
Strong and muscular, with a solid, powerful build.
"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."
— David P. Morgan, editor, Steam's Finest Hour (1959)
"Rattler was a big, brawny fellow, and he stepped up in front of me, rolling up his sleeves."
2
Toughened and calloused in texture.
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Etymology
From Middle English brawny; equivalent to brawn + -y.
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What is the meaning of brawny?
"brawny" (adj) means strong and muscular, with a solid, powerful build.
What is another word for brawny?
Other words for "brawny" include hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy.
What is the opposite of brawny?
Opposites of "brawny" include weak, fragile, delicate, feeble.
What are the different meanings of brawny?
"brawny" has 2 main meanings: 1. Strong and muscular, with a solid, powerful build; 2. Toughened and calloused in texture.
