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burly

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/ˈbɜrli/ · bur-ly

Strong and heavily built; stout.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Strong and heavily built; stout.

زور آور یا موٹا؛ جس کا جسم بھاری ہو۔

موٹا

mota

Synonyms

stoutstockybrawnyمضبوطبھاریموٹا

Antonyms

thinslimleanپتلانحیفکمزور

Common Collocations

  • burly man
  • burly build
  • burly figure

Example Sentences

He is a burly man with a deep voice.

وہ ایک موٹا آدمی ہے جس کی آواز گہری ہے.

Woh aik mota aadmi hai jis ki awaaz gehri hai.

The burly figure stood in front of the door.

موٹا سایہ دروازے کے سامنے کھڑا تھا.

Mota saya darwazay ke samnay khara tha.

She appreciated the burly man's warm hug.

اس نے موٹے آدمی کی گرم گلے لگانے کی تعریف کی.

Us ne motay aadmi ki garam galay laganay ki tareef ki.

Easily Confused With

burly:Burly refers to a strong, stout build, whereas 'burley' is a type of tobacco.

Word Family

burlyness
nounموٹائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a burly bear to remember the strong and sturdy meaning.

Imagine a large, powerful bear standing majestically.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "burly" — stout, strong

First known use: 15th century

The word 'burly' evolved from Middle English, originally referring to a strong, heavy-set person.