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Burly (Adjective)

Meaning

Muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys"; "a strapping boy of eighteen"; "`buirdly' is a Scottish term".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The burly athlete strode confidently onto the football field, his broad shoulders and powerful physique commanding attention from the opposing team.
  • With his burly frame and rugged features, the former rugby player looked every inch the tough, no-nonsense coach his new team needed.
  • The burly lumberjack, his muscular arms and chest honed from years of wielding an axe, laughed good-naturedly as he effortlessly swung the massive tree trunk into place.
  • At six feet four and with a burly build, the towering basketball player dominated the court, his opponents struggling to keep up with his lightning-fast moves.
  • Despite his burly physique, the gentle giant of a man had a kind face and a soft spot for stray animals, earning him the nickname "Big Heart" among his friends and acquaintances.

Synonyms

  • Beefy
  • Strapping
  • Buirdly
  • Husky
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