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- [bur-lee]
- /ˈbɜr li/
- /ˈbɜː.li/
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- [bur-lee]
- /ˈbɜr li/
Definitions of burly word
- adjective burly A burly man has a broad body and strong muscles. 3
- adjective burly large and thick of build; sturdy; stout 3
- adjective burly big and strong; heavy and muscular 3
- adjective burly rough and hearty in manner; bluff 3
- adjective burly large in bodily size; stout; sturdy. 1
- adjective burly bluff; brusque. 1
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Origin of burly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English borli, burli, Old English borlīce (adv.) excellently, equivalent to bor(a) ruler + -līce -ly
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Parts of speech for Burly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
burly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
burly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for burly
adj burly
- bulky — Something that is bulky is large and heavy. Bulky things are often difficult to move or deal with.
- hulking — heavy and clumsy; bulky.
- sturdy — strongly built; stalwart; robust: sturdy young athletes.
- athletic — Athletic means relating to athletes and athletics.
- able-bodied — An able-bodied person is physically strong and healthy, rather than being weak or having a disability.
Antonyms for burly
adj burly
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
- skinny — very lean or thin; emaciated: a skinny little kitten.
- underweight — weighing less than is usual, required, or proper.
- frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.
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