muscular
adjective
mus·cu·lar
ˈmə-skyə-lər 
2
: having well-developed musculature
3
a
: of or relating to physical strength : brawny
b
: having strength of expression or character : vigorous
muscular prose
c
: characterized by forcefulness or resolve
muscular foreign policy
d
: full-bodied
muscular wines
Examples of muscular in a Sentence
He has a muscular physique.
His legs are very muscular.
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Boxing helps sculpt a muscular physique, focusing on building a strong core.
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Pelvic floor dysfunction: People with pelvic floor dysfunction have impaired muscular control or coordination of the pelvic floor and/or abdominal muscles during a bowel movement, which can lead to difficulty going to the bathroom.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 June 2024
Boxing helps sculpt a muscular physique, focusing on building a strong core.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 2 June 2024
But unlike Michelangelo, who was known for his muscular figures, Mr. Butcher peopled his chapel with his signature sprites.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 1 June 2024
Pelvic floor dysfunction: People with pelvic floor dysfunction have impaired muscular control or coordination of the pelvic floor and/or abdominal muscles during a bowel movement, which can lead to difficulty going to the bathroom.
—Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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muscular
adjective
mus·cu·lar
ˈməs-kyə-lər
1
a
: of, relating to, or being muscle
b
: performed by the muscles
2
: having well-developed muscles : strong
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