B2 adjective Neutral

muscular

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lər/

Relating to the muscles of the body or having well-developed, strong muscles. It is also used metaphorically to describe something that is powerful, forceful, or vigorous in its approach.

Beispiele

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He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

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The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

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Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
muscle
Verb
muscle
Adverb
muscularly
Adjektiv
muscular
Verwandt
muscularity
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

Schnelles Quiz

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: muscular

Beispiele

1

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

everyday

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

2

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

formal

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

3

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

informal

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

4

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

academic

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

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The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

business

The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
muscle
Verb
muscle
Adverb
muscularly
Adjektiv
muscular
Verwandt
muscularity

Häufige Kollokationen

muscular strength muscular strength
muscular tension muscular tension
muscular physique muscular physique
muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy
muscular aches muscular aches

Häufige Phrasen

muscular effort

muscular effort

muscular system

muscular system

muscular Christianity

muscular Christianity

Wird oft verwechselt mit

muscular vs masculine

'Masculine' refers to qualities typically associated with men, while 'muscular' refers specifically to physical muscle development.

muscular vs muscle

'Muscle' is a noun referring to the tissue, whereas 'muscular' is the adjective describing the state or quality of having muscles.

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Nutzungshinweise

While primarily used to describe physical appearance, 'muscular' is increasingly used in political or business contexts to mean 'assertive' or 'forceful'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the noun 'muscle' as an adjective (e.g., 'a muscle man') instead of the more standard 'muscular man'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', because the shape of a contracting muscle was thought to look like a mouse moving under the skin.

Grammatikmuster

Commonly used before a noun (attributive position). Can follow a linking verb like 'be' or 'become' (predicative position). Often modified by degree adverbs like 'extremely' or 'highly'.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many modern societies, a muscular physique is often culturally associated with health, discipline, and personal success.

Schnelles Quiz

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: muscular

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