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Definitions for Burly

[1] large in bodily size; stout; sturdy.
[2] bluff; brusque.
[3] large and thick of build; sturdy; stout

Words related to Burly

bulky, hulking, sturdy, athletic, able-bodied, portly, muscular, stocky, brawny, stout, beefy, strapping, big, hefty, hunk, powerful, strong, hulky, thickset, beefcake

Words nearby Burly

burley, burleycue, burlingame, burlington, burlwood, burly, burma, burma road, burman, burmese, burmese cat

Origin of Burly

1250–1300; Middle English borli, burli, Old English borlīce (adv.) excellently, equivalent to bor(a ) ruler + -līce -ly

Other words from Burly

bur·li·ly , adverb
bur·li·ness , noun
un·bur·ly , adjective

Word origin for Burly

C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German burlīh lofty

Synonyms for Burly

able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, bulky, hulking, muscular, portly, stocky, stout, strapping, sturdy, beefcake, big, bruising, gorillalike, hefty, hulky, hunk, powerful, strong, thickset, well-built