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muscular

[muhs-kyuh-ler]

adjective

  1. of or relating to muscle or the muscles.

    muscular strain.

  2. dependent on or affected by the muscles.

    muscular strength.

  3. having well-developed muscles; brawny.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  4. vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power.

    a muscular response to terrorism.

  5. broad and energetic, especially with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking.

    a muscular style.

  6. reflected in physical activity and work.

    a muscular religion.

  7. Informal.having or showing power; powerful.

    a muscular vehicle.



muscular

/ ˈmʌskjʊlə, ˌmʌskjʊˈlærɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. having well-developed muscles; brawny

  2. of, relating to, or consisting of muscle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of muscular1

1675–85; < Latin ūܱ ( us ) muscle + -ar 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of muscular1

C17: from New Latin muscularis, from musculus muscle
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It just becomes this really muscular and exciting action thriller.

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Someone who is very muscular can have a high BMI without having excess fat.

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“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.”

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I noticed everything about him: his shoe size, muscular calves, graying temples, intelligent face.

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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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