adj. Function: adjective
1 marked by good well-developed musculature FF1C; his arms were lean but muscular FF1E;
Synonyms: fibrous, ropy, sinewy, stringy, wiry
Related Words: flexible, elastic, resilient, springy, supple
Contrasted Words: flabby, flaccid, flimsy, floppy, limp, sleazy; feeble, weak
2 strong and powerful in build or action FF1C; a muscular lad who could wield an ax like a man FF1E;
Synonyms: athletic, brawny, sinewy; compare STRONG 1
Related Words: stalwart, stout, strong, sturdy; well-built, well-knit, well-set; beefy, burly, husky; Herculean, mighty, powerful
Contrasted Words: faint, fragile, frail; delicate, feeble, weak; ||pindling, puny, slight