Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
muscle-bound
adjective
/ˈmʌs.əl.baʊnd/
Definition
Having well-developed muscles that are excessively large or inflexible, making movement difficult.
Examples
- After months of intensive training, he became muscle-bound and struggled to fit into his favorite shirt.
- She found that being muscle-bound made it hard for her to perform yoga poses.
- While many admire muscle-bound athletes, some believe flexibility is equally important.
Meaning
The term refers to a person whose muscles are so developed that their physical mobility is hindered or limited.
Synonyms
- muscular
- bulky
- overdeveloped
- powerful
