burly

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Strong and heavy in build or appearance.

  - "The burly man lifted the heavy weight with ease."
  - "The burly detective had a rough and intimidating presence."

• adjective

  2. (of a drink) Strong and rich in flavor.

  - "I prefer a burly stout over a light beer."
  - "The burly red wine paired perfectly with the steak."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burly
curly , hurly , furrowly , perjury

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Variants

List of all variants of burly that leads to same result
burlier , burliest , burlily , burliness , burlinesses , burly , hurly-burlies , hurly-burly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'strong, robust, or full-grown'. Derived from Old English 'burh' meaning 'fortified place' or 'stronghold'. The term may have been used to describe someone who was strong and robust, like a fortified place.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'burly' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In Scotland, the term 'burly' is used to describe a type of traditional music known as 'burly ballads'.

3. The burly bear is a common archetype in folklore and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. sturdy: Related concept: Both 'burly' and 'sturdy' describe something that is strong and robust.

2. robust: Related concept: Both 'burly' and 'robust' describe something that is strong and healthy.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'burly' has been used to describe strong and intimidating characters, such as the burly sailor in Melville's 'Moby-Dick'. In music, the term has been used in the title of songs to describe a rich and full-bodied sound, such as 'Burly' by The Black Keys.

How to Memorize "burly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, strong man with a heavy build. This is what the word 'burly' describes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burly' with strength and robustness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'burly' describes something that is strong and heavy.

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