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burlylarge and strong; heavily built

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: large and strong; heavily built

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɜːrli/

Korean meaning: 덩치가 크고 건장한, 우람한

Korean pronunciation: **벌**리

Example Sentences

  • The burly lumberjack could lift a tree trunk with his bare hands.
  • My grandmother hired a burly teenager to open pickle jars because she couldn't do it anymore.
  • The burly chef's massive hands made the tiny cupcakes look like mini cookies.

burly

ADJECTIVE

//ˈbɜːrli//

large and strong; heavily built

burly concept
💡 Concept

a burly construction worker single-handedly lifts a massive steel beam over his head. His thick arms and broad shoulders strain but hold steady under the enormous weight. The heavy beam that normally requires three workers is being moved effortlessly by his powerful frame. Other construction workers stop their tasks and watch in amazement at his strength. A smaller worker nearby points in admiration at the impressive display of physical power. someone who is large and strong with a heavily built physique

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbɜːrli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɜːli/

🌳Etymology

Rootburl-
Suffix--y

Origin

From Middle English 'burlich' meaning 'noble' or 'stately,' which evolved from the idea of having an impressive, dignified appearance to describing someone with a large, strong physical build.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The burly lumberjack could lift a tree trunk with his bare hands.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother hired a burly teenager to open pickle jars because she couldn't do it anymore.

😄 Fun example

The burly chef's massive hands made the tiny cupcakes look like mini cookies.

Despite his burly appearance, he was surprisingly gentle with children.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

muscularstockyheftyrobuststurdy

Antonyms

scrawnyfrailslight

Related

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