English noun: muscularity | |||
1. | muscularity (state) the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle | ||
Broader (hypernym) | physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state | ||
2. | muscularity (attribute) possessing muscular strength | ||
Synonyms | brawn, brawniness, heftiness, muscle, sinew | ||
Broader (hypernym) | strength | ||
3. | muscularity (attribute) an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | ||
Samples | His writing conveys great energy. A remarkable muscularity of style. | ||
Synonyms | energy, vigor, vigour, vim | ||
Broader (hypernym) | life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | verve, vitality | ||