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Muscular: meaning, definitions and examples

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muscular

 

[ ˈmʌskjʊlər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

related to muscles

Relating to or affecting the muscles.

Synonyms

muscle-related, skeletal, tissue

Examples of usage

  • The doctor recommended some exercises to improve her muscular strength.
  • The athlete suffered from a muscular injury during the competition.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,878 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.