Burly
/ˈbɜrli/
Burly" means big and strong, like a superhero or a big bear. It describes someone who has a strong and muscular body.
Examples
- The burly man lifted the heavy boxes with ease, showing everyone how strong he was.
- In the story, the burly bear protected her cubs from danger in the deep, dark forest.
- During gym class, our burly coach taught us how to lift weights safely and correctly.
Synonyms
strong
muscular
brawny
sturdy
hefty
powerful
Antonyms
thin
weak
small
slender
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