sinewy language

  • 1sinewy — sinewiness, n. /sin yooh ee/, adj. 1. having strong sinews: a sinewy back. 2. of or like sinews; tough, firm, braided, or resilient: a sinewy rope. 3. having conspicuous sinews; stringy: tough, sinewy meat. 4. vigorous or forceful, as language,… …

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  • 2sinewy — sin•ew•y [[t]ˈsɪn yu i[/t]] adj. 1) having strong or conspicuous sinews: a sinewy back[/ex] 2) tough; firm: a sinewy rope[/ex] 3) containing many sinews; stringy: tough, sinewy meat[/ex] 4) vigorous or forceful, as language or style • Etymology:… …

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  • 3sinewy — adj 1. strong, powerful, mighty; muscular, stout, strapping, robust, athletically built, wiry; virile, lusty, vigorous, burly, brawny; herculean, able bodied, stalwart, doughty, Atlantean. 2. tough, firm, resilient, hardened, toughened,… …

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  • 4sinewy — /ˈsɪnjui/ (say sinyoohee) adjective 1. having strong sinews; strong. 2. vigorous; forcible, as language, style, etc. 3. like a sinew; tough; stringy. 4. from or characteristic of strong sinews …

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