adj
muscular
MUHS-kyuul-uh
adj
1
Having well-developed, visible muscles.
"Years of training gave him a muscular build."
"The statue depicted a muscular warrior."
2
Relating to muscles.
"She was diagnosed with a muscular disorder affecting her legs."
3
Forceful, strong, or assertive, especially describing an approach or style.
"The government took a more muscular stance on trade."
How to Use Muscular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysically strong-looking (or, figuratively, forceful and assertive).
Common pairings
muscular build
muscular arms
muscular approach
Word Forms
more muscular comparative, most muscular superlative
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Etymology
From muscle plus the adjective suffix -ar, matching the French musculaire.