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muscular

adjective

Having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
R
Contains
US
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmʌs.kjə.lə

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adjective

  1. Having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer

adjective

  1. Having or suggesting great physical power or force

    “The muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony”

adjective

  1. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

    “A hefty athlete”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to or consisting of muscle

    “Muscular contraction”

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The muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony
A hefty athlete
A muscular boxer
Powerful arms
Muscular contraction

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