Antonyms of adj sinewy

2 of 3 senses of sinewy

Sense 1
fibrous, sinewy, stringy, unchewable -- ((of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew)

INDIRECT (VIA tough) -> tender -- (easy to cut or chew; "tender beef")

Sense 3
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy -- ((of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms")

INDIRECT (VIA strong) -> weak -- (wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar")

Similarity of adj sinewy

3 senses of sinewy

Sense 1
fibrous, sinewy, stringy, unchewable -- ((of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew)
       => tough (vs. tender) -- (resistant to cutting or chewing)

Sense 2
tendinous, sinewy -- (consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon)

Sense 3
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy -- ((of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms")
       => strong (vs. weak) -- (having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man")