Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   muscular

   /ˈmʌskjʊlə/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or affecting the muscles: "energy is needed for muscular activity" Similar fibroussinewy
   • ▪ having well-developed muscles: "his legs were strong and muscular" Similar strongbrawnymusclysinewywell builtpowerfully builtwell muscledburlystrappingsturdyruggedpowerfulbroad-shoulderedathleticwell knitmuscle-boundHerculeanmanlyinformal:hunkybeefyhuskyrippedshreddedbuffjackeddated:stalwartliterary:thewymesomorphic
   • ▪ vigorously robust: "a muscular economy" Similar vigorousrobuststrongpowerfuldynamicpotentenergeticactiveaggressiveOpposite weakpunyfeeble

   Word Origin late 17th century: alteration of earlier musculous, in the same sense.

   Derivatives

   • 1. muscularity noun
   • 2. muscularly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • M

     3

   • U

     1

   • S

     1

   • C

     3

   • U

     1

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMUSCULAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   adjective. uk / ˈmʌs.kjə.lə r/ us / ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ / muscular adjective (BODY) Add to word list. related to muscles: muscular contractions. muscular pain. having well-developed muscles: muscular arms / legs. He wished he was more muscular. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. having a lot of physical or mental strength.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › muscularMuscular Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › muscular

   • Cached

   1. a. : of, relating to, or constituting muscle. b. : of, relating to, or performed by the muscles. 2. : having well-developed musculature. 3. a. : of or relating to physical strength : brawny. b. : having strength of expression or character : vigorous. muscular prose. c. : characterized by forcefulness or resolve. muscular foreign policy. d.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMUSCULAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   MUSCULAR meaning: 1. related to muscles: 2. having well-developed muscles: 3. powerful: . Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › muscularMUSCULAR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › muscular

   • Cached

   vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power: a muscular response to terrorism. broad and energetic, especially with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking: a muscular style. reflected in physical activity and work: a muscular religion.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › muscleMuscle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › muscle

   • Cached

   The meaning of MUSCLE is a body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion. How to use muscle in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › muscularMuscular - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › muscular

   If you're strong and athletic, with powerfully developed muscles, you can describe yourself as muscular. Weight lifters are muscular, and so is the Incredible Hulk.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMUSCULAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Muscular means involving or affecting your muscles. As a general rule, all muscular effort is enhanced by breathing in as the effort is made. Early symptoms include anorexia, muscular weakness and fatigue.