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sinewiness

sin·ew·y
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sin-yoo-ee]
    • /ˈsɪn yu i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sin-yoo-ee]
    • /ˈsɪn yu i/

Definitions of sinewiness word

  • adjective sinewiness having strong sinews: a sinewy back. 1
  • adjective sinewiness having conspicuous sinews; stringy: tough, sinewy meat. 1
  • adjective sinewiness vigorous or forceful, as language, style, etc.: a sinewy argument. 1
  • adjective sinewiness of or like sinews; tough, firm, braided, or resilient: a sinewy rope. 0

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Origin of sinewiness

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at sinew, -y1

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Parts of speech for Sinewiness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sinewiness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

sinewiness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sinewiness

noun sinewiness

  • leanness — (of persons or animals) without much flesh or fat; not plump or fat; thin: lean cattle.
  • wiriness — The state of being wiry.

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