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muscular

1 of 1adjective
/ˈmʌskjəlɚ/
Forms:more muscular,most muscular
1

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.
2

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

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  • 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.
3

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.