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burly

[ bur-lee ]

adjective

burlier, burliest.
  1. large in bodily size; stout; sturdy.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

    Antonyms: , ,

  2. bluff; brusque.


burly

/ ˈɜːɪ /

adjective

  1. large and thick of build; sturdy; stout
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܰԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܰl· adverb
  • ܰl·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ܰl adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of burly1

1250–1300; Middle English borli, burli, Old English ǰī (adv.) excellently, equivalent to bor ( a ) ruler + -ly
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of burly1

C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German ܰī lofty
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They are young, old, burly, thin, black and white.

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The eldest of the Pelicot children, David, is a burly man of 50 who bears a striking resemblance to his father.

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His passion and burly style of delivery were constant features.

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“It’s a mess, man. It’s a mess here,” said the burly Oquendo, 51.

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When most people think of “Matlock,” they envision a burly, white-haired Andy Griffith as the titular character, a folksy but clever defense attorney with a Southern drawl who often sported a seersucker suit.

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