Burly Meaning in English
word
ˈbɝɫi
BUR-lee
bˈɜːli
BUR-lee
Definition
Describes someone, usually a man, who is large, strong, and has a heavy or muscular body.
Usage & Nuances
Often used admiringly or humorously for men. Suggests strength and a solid build, not fatness. Common collocation: 'burly man.' Not interchangeable with 'muscular' (which focuses more narrowly on muscle definition).
Spanish: fornido - corpulentoPortuguese (BR): forte - corpulentoPortuguese (PT): forte - corpulentoChinese (Simplified): 魁梧 - 健壮Chinese (Traditional): 魁梧 - 健壯Hindi: मजबूत (देह) - विशालकायArabic: ضخم البنية - قوي البنيةBengali: তাগড়া - শক্তিশালীRussian: крепкий - коренастыйJapanese: がっしりしたVietnamese: vạm vỡ - lực lưỡngKorean: 건장한Turkish: iri yapılı - cüsseliUrdu: مضبوط جسامت والاIndonesian: berotot - kekar
Example Sentences
The burly man lifted the heavy box easily.
basic
A burly guard stood at the door.
basic
He is a burly firefighter.
basic
The thief was no match for the burly shop owner.
natural
Despite his burly appearance, he’s very gentle with kids.
natural
Three burly movers carried the piano up the stairs.
natural