muscular meaning and definition

MUSCULAR adjective

Definition of muscular (adjective)

1. of or relating to or consisting of muscle
   • "muscular contraction"
2. 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
   • antonym: ectomorphic
3. having or suggesting great physical power or force
   • "the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony"
4. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
   • "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"
   • synonyms: brawny, hefty, powerful, sinewy