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Definition of muscular

muscular

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/
mus · cu · lar
Adverb:muscularly
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• adjective

1

Having well-developed muscles; physically strong and robustly built.

Example

"Years of competitive swimming had given him a broad, muscular frame."

2

Relating to or affecting the muscles of the body.

Example

"The physical therapist prescribed gentle stretching exercises to relieve her muscular tension."

3

Vigorous, forceful, and assertive in style, expression, or policy.

Example

"The prime minister advocated a more muscular approach to international diplomacy."

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• Rhymes for muscular

• Nearby Words

muscleman
musclewood
muscly
muscular
muscularity
muscularly
musculature

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from the noun 'muscle', which derives from the Latin 'musculus', literally meaning 'little mouse', in reference to the way flexing muscles resemble mice moving beneath the skin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muscular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muscular
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