brawn

[brawn] / brɔn /

NOUN

muscular strength and breadth

Synonyms

STRONG

beef clout energy flesh kick meat might moxie muscle muscularity power punch robustness sinews sock steam vigor

WEAK

beefiness thew

Antonyms

STRONG

idleness impotence powerlessness

WEAK

frailness skinniness slightness thinness

Example Sentences

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“At this stage in life, using my brain instead of brawn is a better fit for me,” says Miner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

The Wallaroos came with brain as well as brawn, poking holes with kicks in behind England's defence.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

He’s just a schoolyard bully with less brawn and brain than he thinks, but excels at survival.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025

A West Coast power, known for its flash, paired with a conference known for its bulk and corn-fed brawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

He was of a medium build, hard-muscled, of course, but nothing next to Emmett’s brawn.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer