Sinewy and Small

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Sinewy adjective - Having muscles capable of exerting great physical force.

Usage example: the lithe, sinewy body of the ballet company's leading male dancer

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Small is an antonym for sinewy.

Nearby Word: sinew

Small adjective - Of a size that is less than average.

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Sinewy is an antonym for small.

Nearby Word: smallish

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Small and Sinewy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sinewy/small

Sinewy & Small. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/sinewy/small>.

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