" muscularly "

1: in a vigorous and forceful manner;

  * e.g., " ... the driving rhythms and dramatic crescendos of the muscularly played final movement brought concertgoers to their feet "

•  Synonyms : 

•  dynamically,

•  energetically,

•  explosively,

•  firmly,

•  forcefully,

•  forcibly,

•  hard,

•  mightily,

•  powerfully,

•  roundly,

•  stiffly,

•  stoutly,

•  strenuously,

•  strongly,

•  sturdily,

•  vigorously

•  Antonyms : 

•  feebly,

•  gently,

•  softly,

•  weakly

1: marked by a well-developed musculature;

  * e.g., " ... Olympic runners tend to have very muscular legs "

•  Synonyms : 

•  brawny,

•  sinewy

•  Antonyms : 

•  scrawny,

•  skinny

2: having muscles capable of exerting great physical force;

  * e.g., " ... a muscular superhero who can easily lift a ton or more "

•  Synonyms : 

•  brawny,

•  rugged,

•  sinewy,

•  stalwart,

•  stout,

•  strong

•  Antonyms : 

•  delicate,

•  feeble,

•  frail,

•  weak,

•  weakling,

•  wimpy

3: marked by or uttered with forcefulness;

  * e.g., " ... a presidential speech that promises to be a muscular enunciation of the nation's foreign policy "

•  Synonyms : 

•  aggressive,

•  assertive,

•  dynamic,

•  emphatic,

•  energetic,

•  forceful,

•  full-blooded,

•  resounding,

•  strenuous,

•  vehement,

•  vigorous,

•  violent

•  Antonyms : 

•  nonassertive,

•  nonemphatic,

•  unemphatic