MUSCULAR Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

muscular

adjective

ˈmə-skyə-lər

Definition of muscular next

as in athletic

marked by a well-developed musculature Olympic runners tend to have very muscular legs

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as in strong

having muscles capable of exerting great physical force a muscular superhero who can easily lift a ton or more

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as in aggressive

marked by or uttered with forcefulness a presidential speech that promises to be a muscular enunciation of the nation's foreign policy

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as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) a muscular red wine that goes especially well with beef

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Recent Examples of muscular This four-seat (technically) convertible wraps its occupants in tailored luxury and backs up its sleek appearance with muscular performance. —

Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 Girlfriend runs on Ives’ ragged and muscular alto, which has the timbre of a lounge singer and the texture of kintsugi. —

Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026 Nile monitors possess razor-sharp claws and a lengthy muscular tail, aren’t afraid to bite or scratch humans, and can exploit practically any terrain to escape. —

Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026 The goal is added muscular demand without distorted movement. —

Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muscular

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After retiring from coaching, Conradt remained with UT’s athletic department in an advisor role.

— Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Or that the athletic department costs $11 million to operate, but generates $33 million in tuition from students who’d likely be somewhere else if their sport were not offered there?

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026