Burly (adjective)

  1. Physically strong and heavily built.
  2. Having a rough or aggressive manner.

Origin:

Middle english burly, burlich, from old english bēorlic. from bēor beer + -lic -ly.

Examples:

  1. He was a burly, imposing figure.
  2. The bouncer was a burly, intimidating man.
  3. The burly construction worker hoisted the heavy load with ease.
  4. He had a burly voice and a rough manner of speaking.
  5. He was a burly man, with a thick beard and broad shoulders.
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