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burly
[ bur-lee ]
adjective
burlier, burliest.
- large in bodily size; stout; sturdy.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
Antonyms: , ,
- bluff; brusque.
burly
/ ˈɜːɪ /
adjective
- 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
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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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