muscular
adjective
mus·cu·lar
ˈmə-skyə-lər 
2
: having well-developed musculature
3
a
: of or relating to physical strength : brawny
b
: having strength of expression or character : vigorous
muscular prose
c
: characterized by forcefulness or resolve
muscular foreign policy
d
: full-bodied
muscular wines
Examples of muscular in a Sentence
He has a muscular physique.
His legs are very muscular.
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
In that period, Palmer’s production has declined (three goals, zero assists), and primary striker Nicolas Jackson sustained a muscular injury that will keep him out of action until April.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
This type of muscle engagement helps build strength and increase muscular endurance.
—Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
Australia were short of their supermen bowlers and the muscular Mitch Marsh.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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muscular
adjective
mus·cu·lar
ˈməs-kyə-lər
1
a
: of, relating to, or being muscle
b
: performed by the muscles
2
: having well-developed muscles : strong
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