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burly Antonyms

Opposite of burly

Pinning down the opposite of burly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Large, stout, and sturdy in build; heavily and strongly built.

Usage Example

"Two scrawny movers carried the heavy oak wardrobe up the narrow staircase with ease."

Strongest
scrawny
puny
slender
slight
Strong
frail
skinny
lanky
wiry

Similar words to burly

Words similar to burly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

brawny
strapping
hefty
husky
stocky
stout
muscular
sturdy
See all synonyms of burly

• Nearby Words

burial
burlesque
burliness
burly
burn
burnable
burning

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Burly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/burly
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