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.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the end, the five Mega Minions include Jerry, who is shaped like a round rock and has great strength; Dave, who is top heavy and muscular but with small arms; and Tim, a tall Minion with uncontrollable stretchable arms.
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 July 2024
These are the Democrats who have called for Joe Biden to step aside
A consensus emerged that a more muscular approach was necessary -- more travel and more unscripted moments would be needed to assuage worries over both Biden's age and electability.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 11 July 2024
Trump and the larger Make America Great Again movement remain muscular on other topics that motivate conservatives on immigration, crime and culture war items.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
In 2000, Redstone expanded his media empire again by acquiring CBS, a move that made Viacom one of the most muscular media companies of the time, rivaling Walt Disney Co. and Time Warner Inc.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 July 2024
These are the Democrats who have called for Joe Biden to step aside
A consensus emerged that a more muscular approach was necessary -- more travel and more unscripted moments would be needed to assuage worries over both Biden's age and electability.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 11 July 2024
Trump and the larger Make America Great Again movement remain muscular on other topics that motivate conservatives on immigration, crime and culture war items.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
In 2000, Redstone expanded his media empire again by acquiring CBS, a move that made Viacom one of the most muscular media companies of the time, rivaling Walt Disney Co. and Time Warner Inc.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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