Burly: meaning, definitions and examples

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burly

[ ˈbɜːrli ]

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describing a person's appearance

Large and strong in a way that is attractive or impressive. Often used to describe a man with a muscular build.

Synonyms

beefy, brawny, husky, muscular

Examples of usage

The burly bouncer at the club easily handled any troublemakers.
The burly lumberjack effortlessly chopped down the trees in the forest.

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describing a person's appearance

Having a large and heavy body, often in a way that suggests strength or power.

Synonyms

hefty, robust, stocky, sturdy

Examples of usage

The burly wrestler dominated his opponents in the ring.
The burly security guard patrolled the premises with authority.

Translations

Translations of the word "burly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 robusto

🇮🇳 मज़बूत

🇩🇪 kräftig

🇮🇩 kuat

🇺🇦 дужий

🇵🇱 mocny

🇯🇵 がっしりした

🇫🇷 robuste

🇪🇸 fuerte

🇹🇷 güçlü

🇰🇷 튼튼한

🇸🇦 قوي

🇨🇿 statný

🇸🇰 statný

🇨🇳 强壮

🇸🇮 močan

🇮🇸 sterkbyggður

🇰🇿 қуатты

🇬🇪 ძლიერი

🇦🇿 güclü

🇲🇽 fuerte

Word origin

The word 'burly' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'borlich' meaning 'stout' or 'sturdy'. It is related to the Old English word 'beorlic', which also meant 'sturdy' or 'strong'. Over the years, 'burly' has come to be associated with physical strength and robustness, often used to describe individuals with a large and powerful build.