Muscular Definition

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
  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"

"Muscular" in song lyrics

See how muscular is used in real songs:

  • "defenses with lyrics mentally muscular"
    Hieroglyphics (feat. Casual, Del, Tajai, A-Plus -- interludes Extra P) — Off the Record
  • "ms muscular"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how to get muscular"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "muscular"

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