muscular — having well-developed muscles; relating to or affecting muscles
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having well-developed muscles; relating to or affecting muscles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌskjələr/
Example Sentences
- After seeing his muscular abs, she immediately signed up for a gym membership.
- The muscular superhero couldn't fit through the phone booth door.
- Regular exercise helps maintain muscular health as we age.
muscular
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmʌskjələr/]
having well-developed muscles; relating to or affecting muscles
The muscular blacksmith lifts a massive anvil like it weighs nothing.
Strong muscular growth needs healthy vascular flow!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'musculus' meaning 'little mouse.' Ancient people thought flexing arm muscles looked like a small mouse running under the skin.
Breakdown
muscul- (little mouse, muscle) + -ar (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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📝Examples
“After seeing his muscular abs, she immediately signed up for a gym membership.”
“The muscular superhero couldn't fit through the phone booth door.”
“Regular exercise helps maintain muscular health as we age.”
“The muscular cat became famous on social media for lifting tiny weights.”
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