muscular

adjective
UK: /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/
US: /ˈmʌskjələr/

  1. Having well-developed muscles; physically strong.

    1. He has a muscular body from working out.
    2. The athlete's muscular physique was a result of years of dedicated training.

  2. Relating to muscles.

    1. Muscular pain can be caused by tension.
    2. Muscular strength is essential for many physical activities and sports.

Synonyms

robust brawny strapping powerful strong
muscular noun

  1. Powerfully built; brawny physique.

    1. The wrestler was very muscular.
    2. The statue depicted a muscular figure of a Greek god.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "muscular" in English means: Having well-developed muscles; physically strong., Relating to muscles..

The phonetic transcription of "muscular" is /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/ in British English and /ˈmʌskjələr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "muscular": robust, brawny, strapping, powerful, strong.

Example usage of "muscular": "He has a muscular body from working out.". More examples on the page.