English dictionary
muscular
adjectivePronunciation
ˈmʌs.kjə.lə
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
adjective
- having or suggesting great physical power or force
adjective
- (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
adjective
- of or relating to or consisting of muscle
Example sentences
the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony
a hefty athlete
a muscular boxer
powerful arms
muscular contraction