brawny

brawny Definition

brawny (-ē)

adjective brawn′i·er, brawn′i·est

strong and muscular

Etymology: < brawn

brawny Related Forms

brawn′i·ness noun

brawny Synonyms

modif.

brawny Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

arm: She therefore drew back from the grasp of a stout fellow who held out his brawny arms to her.
man: A brawny man emerges from behind her hanging clothes.
shoulder: Then he made him remove his upper garments, and examined his broad and brawny shoulders.
farmer: A brawny farmer 's hand enveloped mine. 'How are you?

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