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muscular Synonyms

Another word for muscular

Choosing another word for muscular depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
brawny
well-built
Strong
sinewy
toned
strapping
burly
athletic
beefy
robust
stalwart

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
forceful
vigorous
Strong
powerful
assertive
energetic
potent
dynamic

Opposites of muscular

The opposite of muscular shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

scrawny
weak
frail
feeble
puny
timid
passive
feckless
See all opposites of muscular

• Nearby Words

muscleman
musclewood
muscly
muscular
muscularity
muscularly
musculature

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Muscular. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/muscular
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