brawny
Like a lumberjack
Brawny describes someone with well-developed muscles and physical strength—the build of a lumberjack or manual laborer: brawny arms, a brawny construction worker.
The word carries connotations of rugged, working-class strength rather than gym-sculpted fitness.
Brawn is the noun: more brawn than brains.
Rough-voiced or stocky
- stockyShort and solidly built
- heftyConsiderable in weight
- robustStrong and durable
- stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
broad-shouldered · barrel-chested · thick · solid · heavyset · hulking · massive · built
Having well-developed sinews
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
- beefyHeavily muscled, stocky
- strappingMuscular and hale
- sinewyLean yet muscular
bodybuilder · weightlifter · powerlifting · strength · biceps · triceps · musculature · bulking
Durable and strong
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- ruggedTough and uneven
- durableAble to withstand use
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
stalwart · enduring · tenacious · vigorous · hearty · robust · indefatigable · tireless
Having great power
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- dominantHaving superior influence
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
commanding · potent · intense · dynamic · strong · unstoppable · overpowering · titan
husky
Rough-voiced or stocky
stout · broad-shouldered · barrel-chested · thick · solid · heavyset · hulking · massive · built · sturdy
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
sinewy · bodybuilder · weightlifter · powerlifting · strength · biceps · triceps · musculature · bulking · hypertrophy
tough
Durable and strong
hardy · stalwart · enduring · tenacious · vigorous · hearty · robust · indefatigable · tireless · hardworking
mighty
Having great power
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- dominantHaving superior influence
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
imposing · commanding · potent · intense · dynamic · strong · unstoppable · overpowering · titan · powerful
athlete
Sports competitor
- fitnessGood physical shape
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
competitor · endurance · sprinting · swimming · wrestling · football · rugby · shotput · decathlon · strongman
- barroom brawlViolent tavern altercation
- street brawlPublic physical altercation
- bar brawlFight in drinking establishment
- drunken brawl
- tavern brawlFight in drinking establishment
- bench-clearing brawlAll-player on-field fight
brawl, brawn, brawling, brawler, brawniness, brawnier, brawns, brawniest