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muscular
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of MUSCULAR
1
marked by a well-developed musculature <Olympic runners tend to have very muscular legs>
Related Words wiry; powerful, strong; beefy, burly, hefty, hulking, husky; able-bodied, athletic, herculean, mighty, robust, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy; muscle-bound; sculpted
2
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force <a muscular superhero who can easily lift a ton or more>
Related Words forceful, forcible, mighty, potent, powerful, puissant; able-bodied, athletic, fit, trim; beefy, burly, husky, strapping; masculine, virile; hard, inured, strengthened, sturdy, tough, toughened; energetic, energized, invigorated, lusty, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vitalized; hale, healthy, hearty, sound
Near Antonyms challenged, disabled, incapacitated, paralyzed; impotent, powerless; puny, slight, small, unathletic, unfit, unhealthy
3
marked by or uttered with forcefulness <a presidential speech that promises to be a muscular enunciation of the nation's foreign policy>
Synonyms aggressive, assertive, dynamic, energetic, forceful, full-blooded, muscular, resounding, strenuous, vehement, vigorous, violent
Related Words decided, insistent, marked, pointed; absolute, categorical (also categoric), clear, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal; arresting, compelling, conspicuous, impelling, noticeable, striking
Near Antonyms guarded, mild, uncompelling, weak, wishy-washy; ambiguous, equivocal, halting, hesitant; understated
4
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) <a muscular red wine that goes especially well with beef>
Related Words heavy; straight, undiluted, unmixed; high-octane, high-test; enriched, fortified; concentrated
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