burly (Meaning)
burly (s)
muscular and heavily built
burly (a.)
Having a large, strong, or gross body; stout; lusty; -- now used chiefly of human beings, but formerly of animals, in the sense of stately or beautiful, and of inanimate things that were huge and bulky.
Coarse and rough; boisterous.
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burly Sentence Examples
- The burly lumberjack effortlessly lifted the heavy logs onto his shoulders.
- His burly frame made him a formidable presence on the football field.
- The burly bouncer stood at the entrance to the club, ensuring only authorized guests were allowed inside.
- Despite his burly appearance, he had a gentle heart and a kind disposition.
- The burly construction worker used his strength to maneuver the heavy machinery on the job site.
- With his burly arms, he easily carried the groceries into the house in a single trip.
- The burly security guard patrolled the premises, his imposing figure deterring any potential troublemakers.
- Despite his burly build, he moved with surprising agility, navigating through the crowded streets with ease.
- The burly wrestler dominated his opponents in the ring with his sheer size and power.
- The burly firefighter rushed into the burning building, determined to rescue anyone trapped inside.
FAQs About the word burly
muscular and heavily builtHaving a large, strong, or gross body; stout; lusty; -- now used chiefly of human beings, but formerly of animals, in the sense of sta
stout, hulking, powerful, brawny, strong, beefy,athletic, muscular, hefty, husky
gaunt, lean, lightweight, light, slight, skinny, weedy,slender, lanky, bony
The burly lumberjack effortlessly lifted the heavy logs onto his shoulders.
His burly frame made him a formidable presence on the football field.
The burly bouncer stood at the entrance to the club, ensuring only authorized guests were allowed inside.
Despite his burly appearance, he had a gentle heart and a kind disposition.
