— muscularity , n. — muscularly , adv.
/mus"kyeuh leuhr/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain.
2. dependent on or affected by the muscles: muscular strength.
3. having well-developed muscles; brawny.
4. vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power: a muscular response to terrorism.
5. broad and energetic, esp. with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking: a muscular style.
6. reflected in physical activity and work: a muscular religion.
7. Informal. having or showing power; powerful: a muscular vehicle.
[ 1675-85; muscul ( us ) MUSCLE + -AR 1 ]
Syn. 3. sinewy; strong, powerful; stalwart, sturdy.