muscular
1 of 1adjective/ˈmʌskjəlɚ/
Forms:more muscular,most muscular
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relating to, composed of, or involving muscle
- The muscular system consists of all the muscles in the body.
- Muscular tissue contracts to produce movement.
- The injury affected the muscular structure of the arm.
- Muscular contractions drive the heart's pumping action.
- The doctor studied the patient's muscular development.
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(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles
C1- He had a muscular build, with well-defined arms and a broad chest.
- The athlete's muscular legs propelled him to victory in the race.
- Despite his slender frame, he possessed surprisingly muscular arms from years of rock climbing.
- The bodybuilder had a muscular physique sculpted from hours spent lifting weights at the gym.
- Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly.
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having a robust body-build characterized by well-developed muscles, bones, and connective tissue derived from the embryonic mesoderm
- The muscular anatomy of the athlete shows strong development.
- Embryologists study how muscular structures form from the mesoderm.
- A muscular child may display early physical coordination.
- Muscular composition varies between individuals.
- The diagram illustrates the muscular organization of the arm.
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exhibiting power or forcefulness
- The muscular performance of the orchestra filled the hall.
- His muscular argument left no doubt about his position.
- The actor delivered a muscular portrayal of the hero.
- A muscular engine design increased efficiency.
- The company launched a muscular marketing campaign.