24
muscular(adjective, strong, sound, strength, tough)
24
powerful(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
20
brawny(adjective, strong, strength, tough, fit)
17
sturdy(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
15
strong(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
15
robust(adjective, strong, hard, sound, tough)
14
stout(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
13
hefty(adjective, strong, tough, fit, solid)
13
mighty(adjective, strong, hard, sound, tough)
13
tough(adjective, strong, sound, fit, thin)
12
fibrous(adjective, strong, tough, thin, narrow)
12
vigorous(adjective, strong, sound, tough, solid)
12
wiry(adjective, strong, strength, tough, thin)
11
athletic(adjective, strong, sound, strength, tough)
11
rugged(adjective, strong, sound, tough, fit)
11
stringy(adjective, strong, tough, thin, spare)
10
husky(adjective, strong, tough, fit, big)
10
strapping(adjective, strong, sound, strength, tough)
9
leathery(adjective, tough, stringy)
8
firm(noun, adjective, strong, tough, stringy)
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