What is "muscular" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does muscular mean in English? Meaning of muscular definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "muscular" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "muscular": of or relating to or consisting of muscle

Adjective

  • Meaning: of or relating to or consisting of muscle
  • Example: muscular contraction
  • Synonyms: muscular
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/, /ˈmʌs.kju.lɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/, /ˈmʌs.kjʊ.lə/

    Hyphenation: mus‧cu‧lar

    Meaning of "muscular": having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer

    Adjective

  • Meaning: having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
  • Synonyms: mesomorphic muscular
  • Antonyms: ectomorphic endomorphic pyknic
  • Similar: athletic
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/, /ˈmʌs.kju.lɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/, /ˈmʌs.kjʊ.lə/

    Hyphenation: mus‧cu‧lar

    Meaning of "muscular": having or suggesting great physical power or force

    Adjective

  • Meaning: having or suggesting great physical power or force
  • Example: the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony
  • Synonyms: muscular
  • Similar: powerful
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/, /ˈmʌs.kju.lɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/, /ˈmʌs.kjʊ.lə/

    Hyphenation: mus‧cu‧lar

    Meaning of "muscular": (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

    Adjective

  • Meaning: (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
  • Example: a hefty athlete a muscular boxer powerful arms
  • Synonyms: brawny hefty muscular powerful sinewy
  • Similar: strong
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/, /ˈmʌs.kju.lɚ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/, /ˈmʌs.kjʊ.lə/

    Hyphenation: mus‧cu‧lar

  • Adjective: Of, relating to, or connected with muscles. 1912, Edgar Rice Burroughs, A Princess of Mars, chapter 2 It was an effort of the mind, of the will, of the nerves; not muscular, for I could not move even so much as my little finger, but none the less mighty for all that.1912, Edgar Rice Burroughs, A Princess of Mars, chapter 2 It was an effort of the mind, of the will, of the nerves; not muscular, for I could not move even so much as my little finger, but none the less mighty for all that.Brawny, thewy, having strength. 1843, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, Stave Two The arms were very long and muscular; the hands the same, as if its hold were of uncommon strength.1843, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, Stave Two The arms were very long and muscular; the hands the same, as if its hold were of uncommon strength.Having large, well-developed muscles.(figuratively) Strong, robust. 2014 June 9, Samanth Subramanian, "India After English?" (blog post), nybooks.com: Future prime ministers may struggle to replicate the sort of muscular countrywide support that Modi was able to earn.2014 June 9, Samanth Subramanian, "India After English?" (blog post), nybooks.com: Future prime ministers may struggle to replicate the sort of muscular countrywide support that Modi was able to earn.
  • Synonyms:

    sinewy, burly, vigorous, sturdy, athletic, powerful, brawny, stout, robust, strapping, wiry, herculean, able-bodied, fibrous, hefty, husky, lusty, mighty, stalwart, stringy, strong, tiger, tough, hulky, bruising, muscled, powerhouse, pumped up, ripped, ropy, well-built,

    Antonyms:

    impotent, skinny, flabby, infirm, small, thin, weak, slight, delicate,

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    muscular in English: muscular
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