brawny

The definition of brawny is being strong and muscular.

(adjective)

A body builder with big muscles is an example of someone who could be described as brawny.

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See brawny in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective brawnier, brawniest

strong and muscular

Origin: < brawn

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See brawny in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective brawn·i·er, brawn·i·est
  1. Strong and muscular. See Synonyms at muscular.
  2. Hardened; calloused.

Related Forms:

  • brawnˈi·ly adverb
  • brawnˈi·ness noun

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