What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “musculous”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “musculous”

The antonyms of muscular are weak and frail. The antonyms weak and frail convey a lack of physical strength or power. They are used to describe people who are not strong or robust.

Explore all Antonyms of “musculous”

• weak
• frail

Definitions and Examples of weak, frail

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

weak

Lacking physical strength or power.

Example

He was too weak to lift the heavy box.

frail

Physically weak and delicate.

Example

The old woman was frail and needed help walking.

Key Differences: weak vs frail

• 1. Weak implies a lack of physical strength or power, while frail suggests a delicate or fragile state.
• 2. While weak can be used to describe anyone who lacks physical strength, frail is usually used to describe elderly or sick people.

Effective Usage of weak, frail

• 1. Physical Description: Use these antonyms to describe someone's physical appearance or condition.
• 2. Sports and Fitness: Use these antonyms to describe someone's physical ability in sports or fitness activities.
• 3. Comparisons: Use these antonyms to compare two people's physical strength or power.

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Remember this!

The antonyms weak and frail describe a lack of physical strength or power. Weak implies a general lack of strength, while frail suggests a delicate or fragile state. These antonyms can be used to describe someone's physical appearance or condition, their physical ability in sports or fitness activities, or to make comparisons between two people's physical strength or power.