 muscular |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or consisting of muscle | |
| Examples: | "muscular contraction" |
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| Related terms: | muscle | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (anatomy) 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 | |
| Related terms: | endomorphic ectomorphic anatomy athletic | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] having or suggesting great physical power or force | |
| Examples: | "the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony" |
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| Related terms: | powerful | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful | |
| Synonyms: | hefty powerful sinewy brawny | |
| Examples: | "a hefty athlete" "a muscular boxer" "powerful arms" |
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| Related terms: | strong | |
| Similar spelling: |
Muckleroy |
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