# muscled

/ˈməsəɫd/ (US) · /mˈʌsəld/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/muscled
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

having strong, well-developed muscles. You use this to describe someone who looks very fit or powerful.

For teachers: 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.

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