muscular
/ˈmʌs.kjʊl.ə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
Adjective
Examples
It was an effort of the mind, of the will, of the nerves; not muscular, for I could not move even so much as my little finger, but none the less mighty for all that.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Brawny, thewy, having strength.
Adjective
Examples
It was a strange figure—like a child: yet not so like a child as like an old man, [...] The arms were very long and muscular; the hands the same, as if its hold were of uncommon strength.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “muscular” mean?
Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
Is “muscular” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.