muscular
muhsk yuh ler
- a of or relating to or consisting of muscle
muscular contraction - a having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
- s having or suggesting great physical power or force
the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony - s (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
a muscular boxer
- The injections were always followed by muscular paroxysms and death, even though 100 times the neutralizing dose of antitoxin was in the bloodstream and even though some doses .
- Scholars can debate whether the Bush Doctrine is the most muscular expression of national interest in a half-century; the generals may ponder whether warmaking or peacekeeping is .
- Criminals tend to be young males who are muscular rather than thin, and who have lower-than-average IQs and impulsive, "now"-oriented personalities, which make planning or even .