brawny

[US]/'brɔːnɪ/
[UK]/'brɔni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. strong and muscular; having well-developed muscles.

Example Sentences

Once brawny muscles have been acquired, whether licitly or illicitly, other genes might then be used to tune their activity.

The brawny man effortlessly lifted the heavy box.

She admired his brawny arms.

The brawny wrestler won the match with ease.

His brawny physique impressed everyone at the gym.

The brawny construction worker carried heavy equipment all day.

Her brawny husband helped her move the furniture.

The brawny firefighter rescued the trapped cat from the tree.

The brawny football player scored a touchdown in the final seconds.

She felt safe walking with the brawny security guard.

The brawny lumberjack chopped down the tree with one swing.

Real-world Examples

Mufasa had always been the brawnier of the two, but Scar—he was the brainier.

Source: The Lion King (audiobook)

They all were noticeably graceful-even the big, brawny one.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 5

A brawny ex-paratrooper, he once served in the same Ukrainian army he now fights against.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Brawny lads impress their girls with a show of strength.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

He stood with his brawny arms crossed in front of him, calmly watching the fight.

Source: Goosebumps

Had Gerald been brawny, he would have gone the way of the other O'Haras and moved quietly and darkly among the rebels against the government.

Source: Gone with the Wind

They were alluring pictures, but through them all the brawny, half-naked figure of the giant Adonis of the jungle persisted in obtruding itself.

Source: Son of Mount Tai (Part 2)

His five tall brothers gave him good-by with admiring but slightly patronizing smiles, for Gerald was the baby and the little one of a brawny family.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Within reach of his arm was the brawny shoulder of a gigantic Indian, whose deep and authoritative voice appeared to give directions to the proceedings of his fellows.

Source: The Last of the Mohicans (Part One)

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