adjective

burly

burly, stocky, sturdy, brawny

A burly security guard stood by the door.

A burly security guard stood by the door.

a burly ((noun)) a large and strong (person) A burly security guard stood by the door.

Synonyms: brawny, hefty, muscular, sturdy; Antonyms: slender, frail, skinny

Origin uncertain, possibly related to Old English 'borlic' (excellent, noble).

Imagine a big, 'burly' bear. The sound 'bur' sounds heavy and strong.

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