Word
muscled
Phoneticsmus·cled, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈməsəɫd/
UK/mˈʌsəld/
Definition
v. having strong, well-developed muscles. You use this to describe someone who looks very fit or powerful.
v. possessing well-developed, strong muscles. Often used to describe a person's physique or the physical appearance of an animal.
Examples
“He has a muscled back from years of swimming.”
“The athlete's muscled arms were a testament to his rigorous daily training schedule.”
“The sculpture captures the muscled tension of the athlete's body as he prepares to launch the discus, highlighting the contrast between power and grace.”
Examples
simple
“He has a muscled back from years of swimming.”
contextual
“The athlete's muscled arms were a testament to his rigorous daily training schedule.”
complex
“The sculpture captures the muscled tension of the athlete's body as he prepares to launch the discus, highlighting the contrast between power and grace.”
Real-World Examples
“This suggested that in areas where the first solid bodies—called planetesimals—were forming, icy dust was already being muscled out in favor of heat-forged chondrules.” “On a ground where he has had plenty of previous success, he muscled the ball through the leg side before he offered a tame return catch to Razaullah.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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