muscularity

US: /ˌmʌskjəˈlærɪti/

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mus•cu•lar /ˈmʌskyəlɚ/   adj. 

1. of or relating to muscle or the muscles.
2. having well-developed muscles; brawny:
   muscular lifeguards.

mus•cu•lar•i•ty /ˌmʌskyəˈlærɪti/  n. [uncountable]

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mus•cu•lar  (mus′kyə lər), 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 Terms having or showing power;
   powerful:
   a muscular vehicle.

• Latin mūscul(us) muscle + -ar¹
• 1675–85

mus′cu•lar′i•ty, n. 
mus′cu•lar•ly, adv. 
Synonyms

• 3. sinewy; strong, powerful; stalwart, sturdy.