<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>having strong sinews; muscular; brawny: a sinewy back.</li><li>of or like sinews; tough, firm, braided, or resilient: a sinewy rope.</li><li>having conspicuous sinews; stringy: tough, sinewy meat.</li><li>vigorous or forceful, as language, style, etc.: a sinewy argument.</li></ul>