brawny meaning

UK US /ˈbrɔni/ 2 syllables

brawny (adjective): (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.

Definition of brawny

  1. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
    • a hefty athlete
    • a muscular boxer
    • powerful arms

    Synonyms: hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy

    Similar: strong

    Related forms: brawn, brawniness

How to pronounce brawny

brawny is pronounced /ˈbrɔni/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with brawny

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BR · words ending in NY · 6-letter words

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