burliest
Strongest and stockiest
Burliest is the superlative form of burly—the most heavily built, the most muscular and imposing.
Burly describes a large, strong, solid physique, often with connotations of roughness or working-class strength: The burliest of the bouncers stepped forward.
He was the burliest lumberjack in camp.
Having well-developed sinews
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- hulkingMassive and unwieldy
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
- powerlifterHeavy barbell competitor
heavyweight · broad-shouldered · barrel-chested · thickset · strapping · stocky · beefy · sinewy
Solidly built, durable
- durableAble to withstand use
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- solidFirm matter state
tough · rugged · stout · strong · dependable · reliable · well-built · reinforced
Conveying threat or danger
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
daunting · powerful · overbearing · stern · aggressive · threatening · towering · commanding
Wilderness activity enthusiast
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- grizzledStreaked with gray
- leatheryResembling animal hide
- rough-hewnCoarsely cut, left unsmoothed
frontiersman · mountaineer · woodsman · survivalist · trailblazer · adventurer · backcountry · wilderness
Cheerful and friendly
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- gregariousFond of companionship
- boisterousNoisily cheerful and energetic
- haleSound and vigorous
robust · vigorous · convivial · good-natured · warmhearted · jolly · backslapping · exuberant
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- hulkingMassive and unwieldy
- bodybuilderCompetitive physique athlete
powerlifter · heavyweight · broad-shouldered · barrel-chested · thickset · strapping · stocky · beefy · sinewy · athletic
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
solid · tough · rugged · stout · strong · dependable · reliable · well-built · reinforced · heavy-duty
menacing
Conveying threat or danger
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
domineering · daunting · powerful · overbearing · stern · aggressive · threatening · towering · commanding · gruff
outdoorsman
Wilderness activity enthusiast
rough-hewn · frontiersman · mountaineer · woodsman · survivalist · trailblazer · adventurer · backcountry · wilderness · explorer
jovial
Cheerful and friendly
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- gregariousFond of companionship
- boisterousNoisily cheerful and energetic
hale · robust · vigorous · convivial · good-natured · warmhearted · jolly · backslapping · exuberant · full-bodied