5 letter words ending in URLY

burly

1. Parts of Speech: adjective
2. Definition: (of a person) large and strong; heavily built.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈbɜr.li/; UK: /ˈbɜː.li/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "burly" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "borlich," which means "lofty" or "noble." It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe someone who is physically strong and muscular.
5. Synonyms: brawny, strapping, sturdy, husky, muscular, robust, powerful, strong, well-built, tough, hulking
6. Related Words: bulky, curly, hurly, surly, truly
7. Example Sentences:
   • He was a burly man with a thick beard and broad shoulders.
   • The burly bouncer at the door made sure that only those on the guest list were allowed inside.
   • She was surprised at how burly her new boss was, considering he worked in an office all day.

Curly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having curls or a curved shape.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkɜrli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkɜːli/

Origin and Usage: The word "curly" is derived from the Middle English word "curled" and has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe hair or objects that have a curved shape.

Synonyms: Wavy, coiled, spiraled, twisted, curled.

Related Words: Curls, curly, cruel, curry, curly.

Example Sentences:

1. She has beautiful curly hair.
2. The ferns had curly fronds.
3. The little girl loved to play with her curly hair.
4. The ribbon was tied in a curly bow.
5. The puppys tail was curly.

Here is the requested information on "hurly": Parts of Speech

hurly is a noun and an adjective.

Definitions

As a noun, hurly means noisy activity or confusion. As an adjective, hurly means characterized by noise and confusion.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈhɜrli/

UK: /ˈhɜːli/

Origin and Usage

The origin of hurly is uncertain, but it may come from the Middle English word "hurlyng," meaning a tumultuous commotion. The word has been in use since the 16th century and is still used today to describe noisy and chaotic situations.

Synonyms

As a noun: commotion, tumult, uproar, chaos. As an adjective: noisy, chaotic, tumultuous, disorderly.

Related Words

hurry, hurst, hurds, hurly, huron.

Example Sentences

As a noun: The hurly of the city streets was overwhelming. As an adjective: The hurly crowd at the concert made it difficult to hear the music.

Surly Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Definitions:

• (of a person) Bad-tempered and unfriendly.
• (of a place) Unwelcoming and inhospitable.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɜrli/
• UK: /ˈsɜː.li/

Origin and Usage:

The word "surly" has been used in English since the 16th century. It comes from the Middle English word "surly", meaning "arrogant" or "haughty". The word is often used to describe a person who is unfriendly or bad-tempered. It can also be used to describe a place that is unwelcoming or inhospitable.

Synonyms:

• Grumpy
• Crabby
• Ill-tempered
• Moody
• Testy

Related Words:

• Surge
• Sully
• Early
• Curly
• Churl

Example Sentences:

• The surly bus driver didn even acknowledge the passengers as they boarded.
• The surly receptionist made the hotel guests feel unwelcome.
• He woke up feeling surly and didn want to talk to anyone.