Antonyms of adj muscular

3 of 4 senses of muscular

Sense 2
mesomorphic (vs. ectomorphic) (vs. endomorphic), muscular -- (having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer)


Sense 3
muscular -- (having or suggesting great physical power or force; "the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony")

INDIRECT (VIA powerful) -> powerless -- (lacking power)

Sense 4
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy -- ((of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms")

INDIRECT (VIA strong) -> weak -- (wanting in physical strength; "a weak pillar")

Similarity of adj muscular

4 senses of muscular

Sense 1
muscular -- (of or relating to or consisting of muscle; "muscular contraction")

Sense 2
mesomorphic (vs. ectomorphic) (vs. endomorphic), muscular -- (having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer)
       => athletic -- (having a sturdy and well proportioned body; "an athletic build")

Sense 3
muscular -- (having or suggesting great physical power or force; "the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony")
       => powerful (vs. powerless) -- (having great power or force or potency or effect; "the most powerful government in western Europe"; "his powerful arms"; "a powerful bomb"; "the horse's powerful kick"; "powerful drugs"; "a powerful argument")

Sense 4
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy -- ((of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms")
       => strong (vs. weak) -- (having strength or power greater than average or expected; "a strong radio signal"; "strong medicine"; "a strong man")

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