Synonyms: Strong

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  1. brawny
    possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
    One was brawny, with a massive jut of jaw and arms thick with muscle. A Dance with Dragons
  2. durable
    capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
    Metal-to-metal connections, such as bolts with nuts or threaded inserts into metal fasteners, are far more durable. Washington Post (Jan 15, 2021)
    Something durable is tough and lasts a long time. The word comes from durus, which is Latin for "hard."
  3. forceful
    characterized by power or strength
    Amah stared at the forceful figure, powerful even as it disappeared into shadow. When the Sea Turned to Silver
  4. fortified
    having something added to increase the strength
    “This is our target. The Ridge. A heavily defended, fiercely guarded, fortified city high up inside Isihlangu.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
  5. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
    I initially planted tomatoes, chilies, and onions — hardy plants that did not require rich earth or constant care. Long Walk to Freedom
    Hardy means tough, strong, and able to withstand extreme conditions. Plants that can survive winter freezes are known as hardy.
  6. invulnerable
    immune to attack; impregnable
    The man who is invulnerable on the field of battle amidst declared and strong enemies falls an easy prey to the assassin in his own home. Dods, Marcus
  7. muscular
    having a robust body-build
    Brutus sounded puzzled, and Mrs. Frisby observed that although he was greatly oversized and muscular, and his eyes were bright enough, he looked very young. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
  8. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
    Second, military technology was far more potent in Eurasia than in the Americas. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
    Potent means "powerful," and it can describe a powerful person or a thing.
  9. reinforced
    given added strength or support
    The lower windows were all boarded up on either side of the hallway, done professionally with sheets of reinforced plywood, backed with crossed two-by-fours. The Marrow Thieves
  10. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
    And yet Vincent looks healthy: he’s robust, sturdy, and vehemently alive. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
    Robust means strong and tough, and can refer to a person, a thing, or even a flavor.
  11. rugged
    sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
    And when his children look at his yearbook photograph, they will think that their dad was rugged and handsome and looked a lot happier than they are. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
  12. severe
    very strong or vigorous
    Arctic heat waves are growing more frequent and more severe as the climate continues to warm. Scientific American (Feb 17, 2021)
  13. sinewy
    possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
    Waterman was a small person, barely five feet three inches tall, with an elfin face and the sinewy, inexhaustible physique of a gymnast. Into the Wild
  14. staunch
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
    The diplomat regarded himself as a staunch opponent of apartheid. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography
    Staunch originally meant "watertight," as in a well-made barrel. It often describes a loyal friend or faithful ally.
  15. stout
    having rugged physical strength
    Wrestling wildly with the stout bars and bolts, he managed somehow to open the small iron door. Redwall
  16. strapping
    muscular and heavily built
    For my brother Alex, who was born small, my mom spun a song that he was kindhearted and genuine and would grow up to become strapping and tall. How Dare the Sun Rise
  17. sturdy
    having rugged physical strength
    Uncle D and JimmyTrotter managed to rig up a clothesline, tying cords from the bent-but-planted pole to the remaining sturdy branch of the pecan tree. Gone Crazy in Alabama
  18. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
    He was an unskilled fighter, but a tenacious one. Six of Crows
    Tenacious means "tough" and "persistent." It comes from the Latin verb tenere, meaning "to hold."
  19. vehement
    characterized by great force or energy
    Curio was a vehement opponent of Caesar, against whom he wrote a political pamphlet in the form of a dialogue. Various
  20. vigorous
    strong and active physically or mentally
    At an actual meet, Luke’s routine began as soon as the 126s started—slowly transforming into a workout probably more vigorous than his coach liked. We'll Fly Away
    Vigor means "force" or "liveliness" in Latin, so if you're vigorous you're energetic and strong.
Created on Mon Mar 09 20:45:05 EDT 2020 (updated Mon Mar 22 17:52:01 EDT 2021)

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