What is another word for burliest?

Pronunciation: [bˈɜːliəst] (IPA)

Burliest is a word that describes someone who is physically strong and muscular. Some synonyms for burliest are brawniest, robust, sturdy, powerful, and athletic. These words are often used to describe athletes or individuals who work in physically demanding jobs, such as construction workers or firefighters. Other synonyms for burliest include beefy, muscular, hulking, and strapping. These words are also associated with people who have a strong and imposing physical presence. A person who is described as burly or any of these synonyms is generally respected and looked up to for their physical strength and abilities.

What are the hypernyms for Burliest?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Burliest

The sermon was over, and the service proceeding as usual, when suddenly a burst of sobs distracted the congregation, and Robert Barnes, the bluffest and burliest farmer in the whole property, was observed to be wiping his eyes with a red cotton handkerchief.
"North, South and Over the Sea"
M.E. Francis (Mrs. Francis Blundell)
The burliest Paladin that ever wore a beard was not more utterly fearless than he.
"Barren Honour: A Novel"
George A. Lawrence
It took the burliest of his comrades to transport the obstreperous one back to solid earth just as the train moved out.
"Roosevelt in the Bad Lands"
Hermann Hagedorn

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