Definition of Burly

large, strong and heavy

Examples of Burly in a sentence

When he attempted an escape, a burly police officer had to forcefully restrain the suspect.  🔊

The lumberjack’s burly frame took up the entire doorway.  🔊

With his championship belt in hand, the burly wrestler proudly stood on the winner’s block.  🔊

A witness described the hulking suspect as a burly man in all black.  🔊

The burly football player required his uniform to be custom-made.  🔊

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