burly

adjective
UK: /ˈbɜː.li/
US: /ˈbɝː.li/

  1. A burly person is large and strong.

    1. A burly man opened the door.
    2. The burly football player was known for his strength on the field.

  2. Describes someone strongly built; heavily built.

    1. He was a burly fellow.
    2. Two burly security guards stood watch outside the entrance to the restricted area.

Synonyms

brawny stout strapping hefty muscular

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burly" in English means: A burly person is large and strong., Describes someone strongly built; heavily built..

The phonetic transcription of "burly" is /ˈbɜː.li/ in British English and /ˈbɝː.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burly": brawny, stout, strapping, hefty, muscular.

Example usage of "burly": "A burly man opened the door.". More examples on the page.