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Definition of burly

burly

/ˈbɜːrli/
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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'borlich', originally meaning 'stately, noble, or handsome,' before shifting in the 16th century to describe a heavy, sturdy physical build.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burly
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