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brawny

adjective \ˈbrȯ-nē\

brawn·i·erbrawn·i·est

Definition of BRAWNY

: muscular; also : strong, powerful

: being swollen and hard <a brawny infected foot>

— brawn·i·ly \-nə-lē\ adverb

— brawn·i·ness \-nē-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of BRAWNY

1581

Related to BRAWNY

Synonyms: strong, muscular, rugged, sinewy, stalwart, stout

Antonyms: delicate, feeble, frail, weak, weakling, wimpy

Rhymes with BRAWNY

fawny, lawny, scrawny, Taney, tawny

BRAWNY Defined for Kids

brawny

adjective \ˈbrȯ-nē\

brawn·i·erbrawn·i·est

Definition of BRAWNY for Kids

: having large strong muscles <a brawny athlete>

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brawny

adjective \ˈbrȯ-nē\

brawn·i·erbrawn·i·est

Medical Definition of BRAWNY

: being swollen and hard <a brawny infected foot>

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