Vocabulary Spotlight
Burly
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: ताकतवर और भारी-भरकम (Takatwar aur bhari-bharkam) – Large, strong, and heavily built.
Pronunciation
[bur-lee]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Strong – ताकतवर (takatwar)
Related Words
Built – गठीला (gatheela)
Word Origin
“Burly” shabd Middle English se aya hai, jo logon ya objects ki badi aur strong appearance ko describe karta hai.
– “Burly” originates from Middle English, describing large and strong appearances in people or objects.
Word Family
Adjective: Burly – ताकतवर (takatwar)
Noun: Burliness – बलवान रूप (balwan roop)
Usage Examples
1. Security guard ek burly aadmi tha jo entrance pe khada tha.
– The security guard was a burly man standing at the entrance.
2. Usne ek burly wrestler se fight karne ka decision liya.
– He decided to fight a burly wrestler.
Cultural Note
India mein burly ka use un logon ko describe karne ke liye hota hai jo physically strong aur well-built hote hain, jaise wrestlers ya bodybuilders.
In Context
“Burly” ka istemaal aksar un individuals ke liye hota hai jo physically badi aur strong body ke saath dikhayi dete hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Burly” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Burly” shabd ka origin kya hai?