C1adjectivesporthealth
US/ˈmʌs.kjə.lər/
UK/ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/
having big, strong muscles; also connected with the muscles of the body
In context
After a year of training, his arms and shoulders were much more muscular.
Sprinters tend to have a muscular build, while marathon runners are usually slim.
Stretching after exercise can reduce muscular pain the next day.
Words that go with muscular
adjective + noun
- muscular buildThe rugby player has a tall, muscular build.
- muscular armsThe rower's muscular arms pulled the boat forward.
- muscular bodySocial media is full of photos of perfect muscular bodies.
- muscular strengthClimbing builds muscular strength in the back and fingers.
- muscular painMild muscular pain is normal after a hard workout.