adjective
- Of or relating to or consisting of muscle.
- usage: "muscular contraction"
- 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
- Having or suggesting great physical power or force.
- usage: "the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony"
- Of a person. ( possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful)
- usage: "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"
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