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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The textbook definition of strength training is built around overcoming resistance by applying muscular force in a repetitive pattern.
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The six-stringed tandem of Murray, Gers and Smith sounded like an orchestra together as each guitarist delivered virtuosic lyrical solos — with Harris and McBrain providing muscular rhythmic support.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
This muscular portion of the stomach helps the bird grind up and digest food, and it’s actually designed to hold some stones and grit to help the chicken or turkey digest food.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
These amino acids are essential in muscle development and assist with muscular recovery after a workout.10
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Matt Parrott, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The six-stringed tandem of Murray, Gers and Smith sounded like an orchestra together as each guitarist delivered virtuosic lyrical solos — with Harris and McBrain providing muscular rhythmic support.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
This muscular portion of the stomach helps the bird grind up and digest food, and it’s actually designed to hold some stones and grit to help the chicken or turkey digest food.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
These amino acids are essential in muscle development and assist with muscular recovery after a workout.10
Whey Protein
Whey protein supplements boost protein intake to promote gains in muscle mass.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 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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