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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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
As pain and swelling subside, rehabilitation exercises should be introduced gradually to restore range of motion, strength, muscular balance, and overall joint function.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Her fitness footage includes shots of her flipping giant tires, lifting weight, boxing and flexing her muscular biceps.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The muscular fastback is finished in a striking coat of Grabber Yellow—a color believed to have graced just 18 examples of the model—with black stripes running along both sides.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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