sturdy
Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
Example
“a sturdy oak tree”
Other meanings
Solid in structure or person.
“It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.”
Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
“a man of sturdy piety or patriotism”
Synonyms
- hardy
Related words
- unsturdy
- get sturdy
- sturdily
- sturdiness
- sturdy beggar
Example sentences
Word history
From Old French "estourdi" (dazed).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “sturdy” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.