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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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
The exterior, penned by Winch Design, is a study in muscular minimalism, with elegant curves and a reverse bow that advances the Dutch yard’s signature identity.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Gritty period action with a muscular cast, including Reacher star Ritchson, positions this for mainstream distributors looking for elevated genre fare.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025
The Saja Boys members all have distinct personalities, but the same CG body — except for Abby Saja, who made fans swoon with his muscular physique.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Muscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscular. Accessed 5 Sep. 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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