Burly
(adjective)
- Physically strong and heavily built.
- Having a rough or aggressive manner.
Origin:
Middle english burly, burlich, from old english bēorlic. from bēor beer + -lic -ly.
Examples:
- He was a burly, imposing figure.
- The bouncer was a burly, intimidating man.
- The burly construction worker hoisted the heavy load with ease.
- He had a burly voice and a rough manner of speaking.
- He was a burly man, with a thick beard and broad shoulders.