Meaning & Definition of Muscular in English
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Muscular
/məskjələr/
adjective
1. Of or relating to or consisting of muscle
- "Muscular contraction"
synonym:
- muscular
2. Having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
synonym:
- mesomorphic,
- muscular
3. Having or suggesting great physical power or force
- "The muscular and passionate fifth symphony"
synonym:
- muscular
4. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight
- Rugged and powerful
- "A hefty athlete"
- "A muscular boxer"
- "Powerful arms"
synonym:
- brawny,
- hefty,
- muscular,
- powerful,
- sinewy
Examples of using
He would be as muscular as his brother if he had worked out like him.