Burliness

/ˈbɜːr.linəs/

भारी-भरकम कद-काठी; मजबूत गठीलापन

Origin & History

Formed from burly (meaning ‘stout, strong, big-built’) + the noun-forming suffix -ness; burly is recorded from Middle English.

यह burly (अर्थ: ‘ठोस, मजबूत, भारी-भरकम’) + संज्ञा बनाने वाले प्रत्यय -ness से बना है; burly का प्रयोग मध्य अंग्रेज़ी (Middle English) में मिलता है।

Definition

Burliness is the state or quality of being burly—having a large, strong, solid body and a rough, rugged look or manner.

Burliness का अर्थ है ‘burly’ होने की अवस्था या गुण—बड़ा, मजबूत, ठोस शरीर तथा कुछ खुरदुरा/रौबदार, मजबूत-सा रूप या अंदाज़।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
His burliness made him seem intimidating at first glance.
उसकी भारी-भरकम कद-काठी के कारण वह पहली नज़र में डराने वाला लगा।

Usage Examples

The actor’s burliness suited the role of a seasoned bodyguard.
Despite his burliness, he spoke with surprising gentleness.
The character’s burliness was emphasized by broad shoulders and a thick neck.
Her writing contrasts the hero’s burliness with his kindness.

Synonyms

Brawniness Sturdiness Heft Ruggedness Robustness Muscularity Stockiness

Antonyms

Slightness Frailty Delicacy Thinness Slenderness

Related Forms

Noun
Burliness / Burlyness
Adjective

Idioms & Phrases

A picture of burliness
भारी-भरकम कद-काठी की सजीव मिसाल
Burliness with a gentle heart
भारी-भरकम कद-काठी, पर दिल नरम