muscular
mus·cu·lar
adj \ˈməs-kyə-lər\Definition of MUSCULAR
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>
— mus·cu·lar·i·ty \ˌməs-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun
— mus·cu·lar·ly \ˈməs-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb
Examples of MUSCULAR
- He has a muscular physique.
- His legs are very muscular.
First Known Use of MUSCULAR
1678
Related to MUSCULAR
Related Words: wiry; powerful, strong; beefy, burly, hefty, hulking, husky; able-bodied, athletic, herculean, mighty, robust, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy; muscle-bound; sculpted
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