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- pronunciation:
- buhr
li
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| inflections: |
burlier, burliest |
| definition: |
having a large, husky, and strong body.
Many football players are big and burly.- synonyms:
- husky
- antonyms:
- puny, slight
- similar words:
- big, muscular, powerful, robust, rugged, strong, sturdy
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| related words: |
stout |
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| derivation: |
burliness (n.) |
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