Synonyms for buirdly

Most common

husky · strapping · burly · beefy

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Sturdy, well-built; solid, stocky.

Example sentences

• husky She had always admired the blue eyes of a husky dog.
• strapping Tom is a strapping young man.
• burly Those burly books were really expensive.
• beefy Would you rather have a job you like or a beefy paycheck?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

husky², burly², beefy²

9 letters

strapping²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (husky² = 2 syllables).