muscled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmʌsəld/
KK: /ˈmʌsəld/
adjective
Definition
Having well-developed muscles or a strong physique.
Example
The athlete had a muscled build that impressed everyone at the gym.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more muscled
Superlative: most muscled
Conversation
Did you see that new action movie?
Yeah, the main actor was so muscled and tough!
I know, right? It really added to his character.
Definitely! It made the fight scenes even more exciting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
brawny
strong
fit
Antonyms
weak
slim
frail
verb
Definition
To have developed strong muscles or to have made something muscular.
Example
He muscled his way through the crowd to reach the front.
Tense Forms
Past: muscled
Past Participle: muscled
Conversation
Did you see how he muscled his way through the crowd?
Yeah, it was impressive!
I wish I could muscle through like that sometimes.
Root Explanation
Muscled → It is formed from "muscle" (from Latin "musculus", meaning little mouse, referring to the shape of muscles) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "muscled" describes having well-defined muscles or being in a muscular condition.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'muscle' which comes from the Latin word for 'little mouse' because of the way muscles can look. This helps you remember that 'muscled' means having well-defined muscles.
Visually Confused Words
unmuscled
mascled
mused
unscaled
musseled
muslined
musicale