Word Verb
muscled
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈməsəɫd/ UK /mˈʌsəld/ mus·cled
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.”
Real-world usage
“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.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated