bruising

ADJECTIVE

burly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

able-bodied athletic beefy brawny bulky hulking muscular portly stocky stout strapping sturdy

WEAK

beefcake big gorillalike hefty hulky powerful strong thickset well-built

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delicate frail infirm skinny slight small thin tiny underweight weak

WEAK

light slim

ADJECTIVE

muscular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

athletic brawny burly powerful robust sinewy stout strapping sturdy vigorous wiry

WEAK

able-bodied fibrous hefty herculean hulky husky lusty mighty muscled powerhouse pumped-up ripped ropy stalwart stringy strong tiger tough well-built

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent skinny slight small thin weak

WEAK

delicate flabby infirm

Example Sentences

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Now, the bruising former defender is aiming to lead the U.S. to its first knockout-round win since the 2002 World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Here are some top themes from a bruising and blockbuster year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The top strategist for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ reelection bid has left her campaign, just as she is gearing up for a bruising showdown against City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 runoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Although Stokes' success rate is the best of any England captain since 1981, he described the bruising 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia last winter as his "toughest time" as captain.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Therefore I beg a prohibition against using any wheel machines, either for grinding or bruising or any furnaces like mine, without my consent.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

bruising

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