Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Brawny /brôn'-ē/ · Brawn·y · IPA /bɹɔni/ 01 a. Having large, strong muscles; muscular; fleshy; strong. 1. Having large, strong muscles; muscular; fleshy; strong. Syn. Muscular; fleshy; strong; bulky; sinewy; athletic; stalwart; powerful; robust.