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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Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Anima Kitchent’s new deal also mark a milestone step in the muscular growth of the Canary Islands’ animation industry which has expanded from one production house in 2018 to over 30 studios.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 4 June 2026
Eager to mix up their routines, and drawn to the way the muscular Bruin looks in his He-Man outfit at the Halloween ball, Doane and Con latch on to the idea of a threesome.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
These findings also highlight the importance of both muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness for long-term health, Wisløff says.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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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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