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Comparative
burlier
Superlative
burliest
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strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique
- The burly bouncer stood at the door, his imposing presence deterring troublemakers from entering the club.
- Despite his gentle demeanor, the burly lumberjack had the strength to fell trees with a single swing of his axe.
- The burly construction worker effortlessly lifted heavy bags of cement and carried them across the site.
- His burly frame made him well-suited for the physically demanding job of moving furniture.
- The burly football player towered over his opponents on the field, intimidating them with his size and strength.