Synonyms of muscular
17 similar words
Another word for muscular is well-built. Other synonyms of muscular are athletic, strapping and brawny.
Synonyms and similar words for muscular
adjectiveBrawny, thewy, having strength.
adjectiveHaving large, well-developed muscles.
- buffUnusually muscular.
- musclebound
- powerfully built
- swoleOf a person: having large, well-developed muscles; muscular.
- well-builtMuscular and lean, having a body resembling that of an athlete.
adjectiveRobust, strong.
Meaning of muscular
- adjective Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
- adjective Brawny, thewy, having strength.
- adjective Having large, well-developed muscles.
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Questions about synonyms of muscular
- What is another word for muscular?
- Muscular has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as well-built, athletic, strapping and brawny.
- What does muscular mean?
- Muscular means of, relating to, or connected with muscles.
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