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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The largest rodents in North America, beavers are muscular animals that can get heavier than 60 pounds at maturity.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 May 2026
There are systemic diseases which are now being addressed, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and there are approvals now for [gene therapies for] spinal muscular atrophy and some forms of hemophilia.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
The original idea of the character that Roger Sweet, a creative lead at Mattel, had for the action figure was inspired by the muscular artwork of Frank Frazetta.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026
Then this kid who was my height but much more muscular appeared in the backstop.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 May 2026
There are systemic diseases which are now being addressed, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and there are approvals now for [gene therapies for] spinal muscular atrophy and some forms of hemophilia.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
The original idea of the character that Roger Sweet, a creative lead at Mattel, had for the action figure was inspired by the muscular artwork of Frank Frazetta.
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026
Then this kid who was my height but much more muscular appeared in the backstop.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular. Accessed 13 May. 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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