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muscled

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈməsəɫd// UK //mˈʌsəld// mus·cled

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.


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.

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