Sinewy and Scrawny

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Sinewy adjective - Marked by a well-developed musculature.

Usage example: the sinewy arms of the weight lifter

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Scrawny is an antonym for sinewy.

Nearby Word: sinew

Scrawny adjective - Being very thin.

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Sinewy is an antonym for scrawny.

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