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muscular
[muhs-kyuh-ler]
adjective
of or relating to muscle or the muscles.
muscular strain.
dependent on or affected by the muscles.
muscular strength.
having well-developed muscles; brawny.
Synonyms: , , , ,vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power.
a muscular response to terrorism.
broad and energetic, especially with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking.
a muscular style.
reflected in physical activity and work.
a muscular religion.
Informal.having or showing power; powerful.
a muscular vehicle.
muscular
/ ˈmʌskjʊlə, ˌmʌskjʊˈlærɪtɪ /
adjective
having well-developed muscles; brawny
of, relating to, or consisting of muscle
Other Word Forms
- muscularity noun
- muscularly adverb
- intermuscular adjective
- intermuscularly adverb
- intermuscularity noun
- nonmuscular adjective
- nonmuscularly adverb
- postmuscular adjective
- submuscular adjective
- submuscularly adverb
- unmuscular adjective
- unmuscularly adverb
- ˈܱܲ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of muscular1
Example Sentences
It just becomes this really muscular and exciting action thriller.
Someone who is very muscular can have a high BMI without having excess fat.
“So many shows I’ve written on are about muscular, macho men doing violent things to each other,” said Corrado, whose past work includes “Sons of Anarchy” and “Deadwood.”
I noticed everything about him: his shoe size, muscular calves, graying temples, intelligent face.
The Spanish striker scored six goals in 14 appearances for Chelsea this season but has missed most of 2025 with a muscular injury.
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