BURLY Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word burly. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BURLY
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beefy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • muscular and heavily built | ||||||||
husky | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog adjective satellite • muscular and heavily built • deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion | ||||||||
ample | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • more than enough in size or scope or capacity adjective satellite • affording an abundant supply • fairly large in size | ||||||||
brawny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful | ||||||||
robust | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction adjective satellite • marked by richness and fullness of flavor • strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity • rough and crude | ||||||||
strong | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having strength or power greater than average or expected • having a strong physiological or chemical effect adjective satellite • not faint or feeble • having or wielding force or authority • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • of good quality and condition; solidly built • of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection • being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content • freshly made or left • strong and sure | ||||||||
sturdy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not making concessions adjective satellite • having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships • substantially made or constructed | ||||||||
buirdly | ||||||||
adjective satellite • muscular and heavily built | ||||||||
strapping | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • muscular and heavily built |