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sinewy Synonyms

Another word for sinewy

Choosing another word for sinewy depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having lean, strong, and clearly visible muscles and tendons; tough and wiry in build.

Usage Example

"The rock climber gripped the narrow ledge with his long, wiry arms."

Strongest
wiry
Strong
muscular
lean
brawny
strapping
athletic

• adjective (Context 2)

Consisting of or resembling tough, fibrous tissue or tendons (especially of meat).

Usage Example

"The inexpensive cut of beef was too stringy to roast quickly, so she braised it for several hours."

Strongest
stringy
fibrous
gristly
Strong
tough
chewy
leathery

• adjective (Context 3)

Vigorous, forceful, and free of unnecessary ornamentation (especially of writing, language, or style).

Usage Example

"The historian is admired for her vigorous prose that cuts straight to the heart of complex political events."

Strongest
vigorous
Strong
forceful
incisive
trenchant
robust
pithy

Opposites of sinewy

The opposite of sinewy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

flabby
tender
florid
rambling
soft
fleshy
plump
verbose
See all opposites of sinewy

• Nearby Words

sincereness
sincerity
sinew
sinewy
sinful
sinfully
sinfulness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sinewy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sinewy
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