Definition of MUSCULAR

muscular

Meanings

Adjective

  • 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

Adjective Satellite

  • 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 muscular boxer"

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
  • Brawny, thewy, having strength.
  • Having large, well-developed muscles.
  • Robust, strong.
  • Full-bodied

Origin / Etymology

Late 17th century; from muscle (Latin mūsculus) + -ar. Compare French musculaire.

Scrabble Score: 12

muscular is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
muscular is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
muscular is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

muscular is a valid Words With Friends word