adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   thewy, muscled

   "One whipcord nerve in the muscly mass from neck to shoulder-blade / Of the mountainous man..."

2. 2
   Strong, powerful figuratively

Synonyms

All synonyms

muscular

Example

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"One whipcord nerve in the muscly mass from neck to shoulder-blade / Of the mountainous man..."

Etymology

From muscle + -y.

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