un sinewy

adjective

having strong sinews: a sinewy back.

of or like sinews; tough, firm, braided, or resilient: a sinewy rope.

having conspicuous sinews; stringy: tough, sinewy meat.

vigorous or forceful, as language, style, etc.: a sinewy argument.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see sinew, -y¹

Related forms

sin·ew·i·ness, noun

un·sin·ew·y, adjective

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sinewy (ˈsɪnjʊɪ)

—*adj*
1.	consisting of or resembling a tendon or tendons
2.	muscular; brawny
3.	(esp of language, style, etc) vigorous; forceful
4.	(of meat, etc) tough; stringy

'sinewiness

—n

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