There are different theories about the etymological origin of the term that concerns us now. Thus, there are those that indicate that it comes from Catalan, specifically from "fornir", and we also find those that establish that it derives from French, exactly from the word "fournir". However, there are also those who claim that it is directly influenced by German.
Stocky is an adjective that describes the person or animal that is characterized by its robustness or corpulence . The term is also used to describe an element that stands out for its strength or rigidity .
For example: "The policeman managed to subdue the burly thief and immobilize him while he awaited the arrival of reinforcements," "The man who lives next to my house frightens all the neighbors with his burly dog that always barks and growls," "In "I was less strong when I was a teenager, but then I started training regularly."
The stocky rating is usually given to a tall, muscular individual . The American basketball player LeBron James , to cite one example, is a strong athlete: he measures 2.03 meters and weighs about 113 kilograms . In general, all the people who dedicate themselves to professional basketball are strong, although the physical demands depend on the position occupied on the court.
Therefore, among the synonyms of burly we find adjectives such as strong, corpulent, Herculean, sturdy or muscular, for example. With respect to the antonyms of this word we can emphasize weak, feeble, fragile, flimsy, soft, delicate...
Sometimes, however, someone who is big is called stocky, even if he is overweight. A young man who is 1.60 meters tall and weighs 150 kilos , for example, is obese , but could be classified as strong.
Despite this, it can be said at a general level that being strong is associated with health and beauty , especially for men. A strong young man is assumed to be physically active, in good health , and attractive.
Many fictional creatures, on the other hand, exhibit burly figures. Among superheroes, beefy characters like Superman , the Incredible Hulk , and Thor abound. Another character who stands out for his strong body is Johnny Bravo , a star of the Cartoon Network channel.
Currently we can highlight that there are several Hollywood actors who stand out not only for their performances but also because they are very strong. Specifically, among those we can highlight the following:
-Dwayne Johnson is known precisely as The Rock because of his muscular appearance. Hence, it is common for him to give life to characters who are identified by that same characteristic. Thus, he has played both American football players and demigods from Egyptian mythology.
-Chris Hemsworth. The husband of the Spanish actress Elsa Pataky is recognized as one of the strongest actors of the moment. And that has led him, for example, to give life to the god of thunder, Thor, on the big screen.
-Jason Statham is, similarly, another of the Hollywood celebrities who stands out for his muscles and strong body. Hence, it is common to see him in action films playing "thugs."