Intermediate Describing People

Burly

/ˈbɜːli/ adjective

Meaning

Large and strong in build, especially describing a man.

हिंदी मेंशरीर में बड़ा और मज़बूत, विशेष रूप से किसी पुरुष का वर्णन करते समय।

Example Sentences

“A burly man stood at the entrance.”

प्रवेश द्वार पर एक हट्टा-कट्टा आदमी खड़ा था।

“The burly guard checked everyone's ID.”

हट्टे-कट्टे गार्ड ने सभी की आईडी जांची।

⚠ Common Mistake

Almost always describes men — sounds unusual when applied to women in typical usage.

Good to Know

Synonyms
stocky, muscular
Antonyms
slender, slight

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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