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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The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Nevertheless it makes a fine reminder of the eternal currency of Miller’s bruising, beautiful play: “Attention must be paid.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Howe has just endured a bruising league season after the Magpies slipped to 12th place in the Premier League table.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But the check-up at Walter Reed Mliitary Hospital comes amid speculation about Trump's well-being due to bruising on his hand and his apparent sleepiness in meetings.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He can barely make it through the simplest merengue without bruising the dancers around him.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

bruising

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