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brawny

[ braw-nee ]

adjective

brawnier, brawniest.
  1. muscular; strong.

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brawny

/ ˈɔːɪ /

adjective

  1. muscular and strong
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Derived Forms

  • ˈɲԾ, adverb
  • ˈɲԾԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ɲi· adverb
  • ɲi·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ɲy adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of brawny1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; brawn, -y 1
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It’s not clear the ex to whom she is referring, but she famously dated and was engaged to NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers — another brawny, bearded man.

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The archaic society was known for the prowess of its soldiers and its brawny militarism.

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“Gladiator II” is an “enjoyably dumb sequel to the brawny Ridley Scott epic that won the best picture Oscar nearly a quarter-century ago,” writes Times columnist Glenn Whipp.

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As players led a brawny ape and a cartwheeling monkey through jungles, ancient ruins and snowscapes, they were treated to a musical smorgasbord of atmospheric tunes.

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He was tall and brawny, with leafy brown hair.

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