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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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Sonically, this fan-favorite from McCollum falls right in his wheelhouse with his muscular vocal picking up the pain and loneliness of the lyrics, bolstered by smooth piano, bass and surging electric guitar.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Some research shows that whole-body vibration can also help a little with certain aspects of athletic performance, like muscular strength and power and range of motion.
—Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
For instance, after his return from a muscular injury in November, Arsenal’s online fanbase appeared to split into two camps.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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