sinewy meaning
UK US /ˈsɪnjui/ 3 syllables
sinewy (adjective): (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew.
sinewy has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
sinewy as an adjective
- (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
Synonyms: fibrous, stringy, unchewable
Similar: tough
- consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
Synonyms: tendinous
Related forms: sinew
- (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
- a hefty athlete
- a muscular boxer
- powerful arms
Synonyms: brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful
Similar: strong
Related forms: sinew
How to pronounce sinewy
sinewy is pronounced /ˈsɪnjui/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in WY · 6-letter words
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