of or pertaining to muscle or the muscles

muscular strain.

dependent on or affected by the muscles

muscular strength.

having well-developed muscles; brawny.

vigorously and forcefully expressed, executed, performed, etc., as if by the use of a great deal of muscular power

a muscular response to terrorism.

broad and energetic, esp. with the implication that subtlety and grace are lacking

a muscular style.

reflected in physical activity and work

a muscular religion.

Informal . having or showing power; powerful

a muscular vehicle.

adjective

delicate , flabby , infirm , skinny , weak

adjective

able-bodied , athletic , brawny , bruising , burly , fibrous , hefty , herculean * , hulky , husky , lusty , mighty , muscled , powerful , powerhouse , pumped up , ripped , robust , ropy , sinewy , stalwart , stout , strapping , stringy , strong , sturdy , tiger * , tough , vigorous , well-built , wiry , hardy , lean , thewy