brawny
UK: ˈbrɔːni | US: ˈbrɔːni
adj. physically strong, muscular, and sturdy
brawny = brawn<muscle, strength> + y<adjective suffix>
- brawn: From Middle English braun, meaning "muscle" or "flesh," derived from Old French braon (slice of meat, muscle), likely of Germanic origin.
- -y: A common English suffix forming adjectives, indicating "having the quality of."
Etymology Origin:
The word brawny traces back to the concept of physical strength, originally tied to meat or muscle (brawn). Over time, brawn evolved to signify robust strength, and the suffix -y was added to describe someone possessing such qualities. The term vividly captures the imagery of muscular power, rooted in both Germanic and French culinary and anatomical references.
The blacksmith’s brawny arms lifted the heavy anvil effortlessly.
Brawny firefighters rushed into the burning building to save the trapped family.
Despite his brawny appearance, he had a gentle and kind demeanor.
The wrestler’s brawny physique intimidated his opponents.
Years of manual labor made his frame lean and brawny.