Burliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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burliest

 

[ หˆbษœrliษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

The term 'burliest' is the superlative form of 'burly,' which refers to someone who is large, strong, and heavily built. It is often used to describe individuals who possess a robust physique, indicating muscle mass and an intimidating presence. This word is commonly applied to characters in literature or descriptions of athletes and manual laborers known for their physical strength. As a result, 'burliest' highlights the maximum degree of brawniness and muscularity in comparison to others.

Synonyms

heftiest, most muscular, strongest.

Examples of usage

  • The burliest man in the room lifted the heavy weights effortlessly.
  • He was known as the burliest fighter in the league.
  • In the competition, the burliest competitors emerged victorious.
  • Despite his burliest appearance, he had a gentle heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "burliest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais robusto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช der massigsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling kekar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะผั–ั†ะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najsilniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ใŸใใพใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus robuste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs robusto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en iri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๊ฑด์žฅํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‚ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejrobustnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najrobustnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅผบๅฃฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj robusten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‹า›ัˆะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒซแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs robusto

Etymology

The word 'burly' has its origins in the early 17th century and comes from the English dialectal word 'burl,' which means coarse or rough. 'Burly' was used to describe men who had a strong and hefty build. The superlative form 'burliest' developed as language evolved, allowing descriptions of individuals to be more specific regarding their physical presence. Over time, 'burly' not only represented physical strength but also connoted an air of ruggedness and a masculine quality associated with such strength. This term has appeared in various literary works and spoken language, often to emphasize the formidable nature of a character or person.