muscled

adjective

mus·​cled ˈmə-səld How to pronounce muscled (audio)
Synonyms of musclednext
: having muscles especially of a specified kind
often used in combination
hard-muscled arms

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Tucker will play the muscled and linebacker lean Esaw Goings, who’s vexed by undiagnosed CTE from his playing days. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 Social media videos of muscled bodies jumping, sweating and running may give an intimidating first impression; however, Hyrox training is offered in divisions meant to appeal to most fitness levels, according to its founders. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 His muscled arms slam the mat, and the audience can smell the sweat. Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026 While John was known for depicting dramatic, muscled figures and complex scenes, Sal’s style was more straightforward. Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muscled

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muscled was in 1628

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“Muscled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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