MUSCLE-BOUND Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

muscle-bound

adjective

Definition of muscle-bound

as in muscular

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Recent Examples of muscle-bound But their skeletons seemed peculiar—stocky and muscle-bound, with mashups of features seen in various groups of modern-day mammals. — Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for muscle-bound

Adjective

Kratos is known for his incredibly muscular physique in the games, and Bautista has been in remarkable shape throughout his career.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Think multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, ALS and Alzheimer's.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of muscular

Adjective

This was some 50 pallets containing more than 150,000 pieces of athletic gear – 6,500 pairs of shoes alone – all of which had to be sorted by team and distributed across campus in less than a month.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The athletic department added a fifth water station on Saturday to give fans more options.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of athletic

Adjective

So the Armani Beauty team took the time to build a present, long-lasting, powerful scent.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
This formula is light as a feather and hydrating, sort of like a hyaluronic acid serum that’s powerful yet quick to sink into the skin.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

One of Nebel’s major works was still there — The Wrestlers, a huge plaster work of two sinewy men locked in combat, which had been his thesis as a student.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026
The White man, his sinewy, tattooed arms already beet-red from the sun, shouldered the cross from the center beam.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of sinewy

Adjective

The Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants spent every dollar; the Houston Astros saved one mighty buck and the spend-thrift Los Angeles Dodgers kept $20.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The Royals made a mighty effort to re-sign Beltran after the 2013 season that featured Brett being in on it.

— Vahe Gregorian July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of mighty

Adjective

My love is unconditional and nothing will separate me from your cheesy beefy burrito and avocado chicken stacker.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
This version ranks among Orange County’s best, delivering a satisfying snap and enough beefy richness without turning into mush.

— Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026

Definition of beefy

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