English Dictionary
◊ MUSCULAR
muscular
adj 1: of or relating to or consisting of muscle; "muscular
contraction"
2: (anatomy) having a robust muscular body-build characterized
by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and
connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal
layer [syn: {mesomorphic}] [ant: {ectomorphic}, {endomorphic}]
3: having or suggesting great physical power or force; "the
muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony"
4: possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and
powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful
arms" [syn: {brawny}, {hefty}, {powerful}]