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wiry

adjective

/ˈwaɪəri/

Meaning

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.

lean, sinewy, strong, tough, muscular

weak, frail, soft

wiry frame, wiry build, wiry muscles, wiry hair

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

(of God) present everywhere at the same time.

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.

able to be understood; intelligible

Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.