muscular
word
Definition
Having strong, well-developed muscles, or relating to muscles in the body.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe people or animals with visible muscles. Can also refer to things related to muscles, e.g., 'muscular system.' More common in formal or descriptive contexts. 'Muscular' is sometimes confused with just being 'strong,' but it specifically means having well-developed muscles.
Spanish: musculoso - muscularPortuguese (BR): musculoso - muscularPortuguese (PT): musculado - muscularChinese (Simplified): 肌肉发达的 - 肌肉的Chinese (Traditional): 肌肉發達的 - 肌肉的Hindi: मांसल - पेशीयArabic: عضلي - قوي العضلاتBengali: পেশিবহুল - পেশিসম্পন্নRussian: мускулистый - мышечныйJapanese: 筋肉質の - 筋肉のVietnamese: cơ bắp - thuộc về cơKorean: 근육질의 - 근육의Turkish: kaslı - adaleliUrdu: پٹھوں والا - عضلاتیIndonesian: berotot - berhubungan dengan otot
Example Sentences
Lions are big, muscular animals.
basic
He has a very muscular body from working out every day.
basic
The muscular system is important for movement.
basic
People say lifting weights gives you a more muscular look.
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He's not just strong—he's really muscular, you can see every muscle on his arms.
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After a year of swimming, she became much more muscular than before.
natural