wiry = muscular

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you help to me to make the proper choice of the word in bold in the following sentence?

A slim, wiry youth in high-heeled boots came down to the water's edge.

wiry = muscular

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,

V

[5jj]

wiry = muscular

Not really. I feel that the main idea is 'strong, tough in appearance, despite being thin'.

[vil]

Hi fivejedjon,

Thank you for your kindness.

I agree with your correction.

wiry = tenacious, hardy

Despite being thin he have great powers of endurance.

Regards,

V.