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muscular
[muhs-kyuh-ler]
adjective
of or relating to muscle or the muscles.
muscular strain.
dependent on or affected by the muscles.
muscular strength.
having well-developed muscles; brawny.
vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power.
a muscular response to terrorism.
broad and energetic, especially with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking.
a muscular style.
reflected in physical activity and work.
a muscular religion.
Informal., having or showing power; powerful.
a muscular vehicle.
muscular
/ ˈmʌskjʊlə, ˌmʌskjʊˈlærɪtɪ /
adjective
having well-developed muscles; brawny
of, relating to, or consisting of muscle
Other Word Forms
- muscularity noun
- muscularly adverb
- intermuscular adjective
- intermuscularly adverb
- intermuscularity noun
- nonmuscular adjective
- nonmuscularly adverb
- postmuscular adjective
- submuscular adjective
- submuscularly adverb
- unmuscular adjective
- unmuscularly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of muscular1
Example Sentences
These lean, muscular renditions allow Hansard and Irglová to completely lock in with each other for a riveting dance.
Dalot pulled out of Portugal's World Cup qualifiers this month after experiencing muscular discomfort.
Manager Thomas Tuchel says he does not want to take any risks with the 31-year-old, who arrived at the training camp with a "muscular issue" that has not improved.
However, he missed 17 games last season with a couple of separate muscular injuries and is yet to be included in an England squad under new boss Thomas Tuchel.
Tiffany Watson, who used to swim to help her muscular dystrophy, urged councils to reconsider.
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