A2 — Elementaryadjective
muscoloso
muscular, brawny
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
atleticopossentetonicoscolpito
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
magrogracileesilefiacco
Usage note
'Muscoloso' describes visible muscle mass. 'Tonico' means toned (fit and firm without necessarily being bulky). 'Scolpito' (sculpted) implies a very defined, aesthetic physique. 'Possente' is powerful and imposing.
Example
"È muscoloso perché va in palestra sei giorni su sette."
"He is muscular because he goes to the gym six days out of seven."
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