different between athletic vs sinewy
athletic
English
Alternative forms
- athletick (obsolete)
Etymology
From French athlétique and Latin ?thl?ticus, from Ancient Greek ????????? (athl?tikós, “relating to an athlete”), from ??????? (athl?t?s, “athlete”): equivalent to athlete +? -ic. For more, see athlete.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /æ??l?t.?k/
- Rhymes: -?t?k
Adjective
athletic (comparative more athletic, superlative most athletic)
- (not comparable) Having to do with athletes.
- Physically active.
- Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.
- An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability.
Derived terms
- athletics
- unathletic
- athleticness
Related terms
- athlete
Translations
Noun
athletic (plural athletics)
- A muscular, large–boned person, in the typology of Ernst Kretschmer.
Anagrams
- thetical
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sinewy
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?s?nju?i/
Etymology
From sinew +? -y.
Adjective
sinewy (comparative more sinewy, superlative most sinewy)
- Tough; having strong sinews.
- (figuratively) Having or showing nervous strength.
- (of a person or animal) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
- 1965 (original), Frank Herbert, Dune, Ace Edition; June 1987, Pennsylvania, page 32:
- Hawat put a sinewy finger beside his eye.
- 1965 (original), Frank Herbert, Dune, Ace Edition; June 1987, Pennsylvania, page 32:
Derived terms
- sinewiness
Translations
References
- WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 30 Aug. 2007. [1]
Anagrams
- Swiney, winsey
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