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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Captain Mahrez converted from the spot midway through the first half and Algeria then held on to win a bruising contest against a determined Burkinabe outfit.

From Barron's

After a bruising 2025, many companies have recast their portfolios, cut costs, or made bold acquisitions in hopes of regaining momentum.

From Barron's

Another time, she fell off a ladder while working on Christmas decorations, knocking herself out and severely bruising her face.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nancy, who served as an assistant coach to Henry at CF Montreal before taking over the side from the former Arsenal and France striker in 2021, has had a bruising first 15 days in Glasgow.

From BBC

But these days, the company is suffering through the most bruising correction in decades for the city’s entertainment business.

From The Wall Street Journal

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