muscular

adj

Etymology: Late 17th century; from muscle (Latin mūsculus) + -ar. Compare French musculaire.

1. Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.

   “It was an effort of the mind, of the will, of the nerves; not muscular, for I could not move even so much as my little finger, but none the less mighty for all that.”

2. Brawny, thewy, having strength.

   “It was a strange figure—like a child: yet not so like a child as like an old man, [...] The arms were very long and muscular; the hands the same, as if its hold were of uncommon strength.”

3. Having large, well-developed muscles.
4. Robust, strong.

   “Future prime ministers may struggle to replicate the sort of muscular countrywide support that [Narendra] Modi was able to earn.”

   “The conservative movement faces real internal contradictions. On the one hand, there is deep skepticism of Washington-based power — think of the tea party and its “Don’t tread on me” bumper stickers. On the other, there is an eager embrace of a muscular view of the presidency for Trump, and before him, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.”

5. Full-bodied

   “muscular wine”