English adjective: muscular | |||
1. | muscular of or relating to or consisting of muscle | ||
Samples | Muscular contraction. | ||
2. | muscular 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 | ||
Similar | athletic | ||
Domain category | anatomy, general anatomy | ||
Antonyms | ectomorphic, endomorphic, pyknic | ||
3. | muscular having or suggesting great physical power or force | ||
Samples | The muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony. | ||
Similar | powerful | ||
Antonyms | powerless | ||
4. | muscular (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful | ||
Samples | A hefty athlete. A muscular boxer. Powerful arms. | ||
Synonyms | brawny, hefty, powerful, sinewy | ||
Similar | strong | ||
Antonyms | weak | ||