Overview of adj sinewy
The adj sinewy has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) fibrous, sinewy, stringy, unchewable -- ((of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew)
2. tendinous, sinewy -- (consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon)
3. brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy -- ((of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms")
Antonyms of adj sinewy
2 of 3 senses of sinewy
Sense 1
fibrous, sinewy, stringy, unchewable
INDIRECT (VIA tough) -> tender
Sense 3
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy
INDIRECT (VIA strong) -> weak
Similarity of adj sinewy
3 senses of sinewy
Sense 1
fibrous, sinewy, stringy, unchewable
=> tough (vs. tender)
Sense 2
tendinous, sinewy
Pertains to noun sinew (Sense 1)
=>tendon, sinew
=> connective tissue
Sense 3
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy
=> strong (vs. weak)
Attributes of adj sinewy
Familiarity of adj sinewy
sinewy used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3)
Grep of adj sinewy
sinewy
Overview of adj sinewy
The adj sinewy has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) fibrous, sinewy, stringy, unchewable -- ((of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew)
2. tendinous, sinewy -- (consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon)
3. brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy -- ((of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms")
sinewy definition
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