Muscular: meaning, definitions and examples
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muscular
[ ˈmʌskjʊlər ]
physical strength
Having well-developed muscles; strong and powerful physically.
Synonyms
athletic, brawny, powerful, strong
Examples of usage
- He had a muscular build that made him perfect for the role of the superhero.
- The boxer's muscular arms helped him deliver powerful punches.
- She was impressed by his muscular physique.
Translations
Translations of the word "muscular" in other languages:
🇵🇹 musculoso
🇮🇳 मांसल
🇩🇪 muskulös
🇮🇩 berotot
🇺🇦 м'язистий
🇵🇱 umięśniony
🇯🇵 筋肉質の
🇫🇷 musclé
🇪🇸 musculoso
🇹🇷 kaslı
🇰🇷 근육질의
🇸🇦 عضلي
🇨🇿 svalnatý
🇸🇰 svalnatý
🇨🇳 肌肉发达的
🇸🇮 mišičast
🇮🇸 vöðvastæltur
🇰🇿 бұлшықетті
🇬🇪 კუნთოვანი
🇦🇿 əzələli
🇲🇽 musculoso
Word origin
The word 'muscular' originated from the Latin word 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse' which was used to describe muscles. Over time, the term evolved to refer to physical strength and the development of muscles. The concept of muscularity has been valued in various societies throughout history, with a strong emphasis on physical prowess and athleticism.