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 muscular muscular /ˈmʌskjəlɝ/

adjective

  1. () Of or relating to or consisting of muscle  ( muscly , muscular )
    of or relating to or consisting of muscle
     Muscular contraction
    muscular contraction
  2. () (anatomy) having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer  ( mesomorphic , muscular )
    (anatomy) having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
  3. () Having or suggesting great physical power or force  ( muscular )
    having or suggesting great physical power or force
     The muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony
    the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony
  4. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful  ( brawny , muscular , sinewy , hefty , powerful , muscly )
    (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
     A hefty athlete
    a hefty athlete
     A muscular boxer
    a muscular boxer
     Powerful arms
    powerful arms