brawnier

Having greater strength

Brawnier is the comparative form of brawny, meaning more muscular or physically powerful.

Someone brawnier than another has more developed muscles and greater physical strength: His brawnier opponent had the advantage in the wrestling match.

The word suggests solid, imposing musculature rather than lean athleticism.

powerful

stronger

Having greater power

vigorous · commanding · imposing · formidable · stalwart · indomitable · robust · sturdy · rugged · tough

muscular

bodybuilder

Competitive physique athlete

weightlifting · flexing · swole · bulkier · beefier · huskier · burlier · stockier · thickset · barrel-chested

athletic

fitter

More physically capable

toned · trained · muscled · sculpted · chiseled · athletic · sinewy · strapping · vigorous · powerful

intimidating

menacing

Conveying threat or danger

daunting · imposing · towering · hulking · looming · burly · massive · brutish · domineering · aggressive

Opposites
physical strength and musculature

brawnierweaker

Diminished in force

frailer · scrawnier · punier · wimpier · feebler

Family

brawniness, brawniest

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