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Thesaurus article:having a lot of physical or mental strength

having a lot of physical or mental strength

These words are used to describe someone who has a lot of physical or mental strength.

The word with the broadest use isstrong. A person can be physically or mentallystrong. Someone can also bestrongin the effect or influence they have.

He is a big, strong man.
She understands she must stay strong for her family.
Two thirds of voters see him as a strong leader.

The opposite ofstrongisweak.

She doesn't want to be seen as a weak little woman.

For more opposites ofstrong, see the article atweak.

The wordpowerfulcan be used to describe someone, especially a sportsperson, who has a lot of physical strength. It can also be used about an action, but it is usually used to say that someone has a lot of influence or control.

He is the most powerful fighter I have seen in a boxing ring.
The goal came from a powerful header by Ronaldo.
He remains a powerful figure in national politics.

Someone who is physically strong and has large muscles ismuscularormuscled. The wordmusclycan also be used in informal UK English.

He is tall with a muscular body.
She has worked hard to achieve that muscled body.
UKHe has a flat stomach and muscly arms.

Abrawnyman is strong and muscular, with a wide chest.

A group of brawny rugby players started warming up.

In informal language, people who have strong, well-developed muscles that can be seen through the skin can be described asrippedorshredded.

She's totally ripped.
What is the best way to get shredded?

If someone is strong and not easily defeated or weakened, you can say that they aretoughorresilient.

The rebels proved to be a tough opponent.
Kids are very resilient when they have to be.

Mightydescribes a person or group that is very large and powerful. It is used mainly in literature.

3,000 years ago a mighty warrior set out to conquer the world.

Related articles

felt or experienced with a lot of force
not breaking easily
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