Muscular meaning

What does “muscular” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“muscular” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or relating to or consisting of muscle.

muscular

of or relating to or consisting of muscle
“muscular contraction”
having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
Synonymsmesomorphic
having or suggesting great physical power or force
“the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony”
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
“a hefty athlete”
“a muscular boxer”
Synonymsbrawny hefty powerful sinewy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University