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muscular

DEFINITIONS OF: muscular

1

adj 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
athletic
having a sturdy and well proportioned body
Antonyms:
ectomorphic
having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs
endomorphic, pyknic
having a squat and fleshy build
asthenic
having a slender physique
fat
having an (over)abundance of flesh
lean, thin
lacking excess flesh
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adj (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

“a muscular boxer”
Synonyms:
brawny, hefty, powerful, sinewy
strong
having strength or power greater than average or expected

adj of or relating to or consisting of muscle

“muscular contraction”

adj having or suggesting great physical power or force

“the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony”
Synonyms
powerful
having great power or force or potency or effect
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