Dec 5, 2015 · Examples of sinewy in a Sentence The lion has a sinewy body. a sinewy piece of meat

SINEWY definition: having strong sinews; muscular; brawny. See examples of sinewy used in a sentence.

1. having strong or conspicuous sinews: a sinewy back. 2. tough; firm: a sinewy rope. 3. containing many sinews; stringy: tough, sinewy meat. 4. vigorous or forceful, as language or …

Definition of sinewy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Physically strong and powerful (Definition of sinewy from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Dec 14, 2025 · sinewy (comparative more sinewy, superlative most sinewy) Tough; having strong sinews. synonym quotations Synonym: stringy

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 sin•ew•y (sin′ yo̅o̅ ē), adj. having strong sinews: a sinewy back. of or like sinews; tough, firm, braided, or …

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective sinewy, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Sinewy is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lean and muscular, possessing strength and toughness. It often relates to the physical embodiment of strength …

1. Consisting or full of sinews, as: a. Stringy and tough: a sinewy cut of beef. b. Lean and muscular. See Synonyms at muscular. 2. Strong and vigorous: sinewy prose.