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stalwart

stal·wart

stalwart

 
 
pronunciation:
stawl wrt
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: steady and loyal; reliable.
He was one of the king's stalwart supporters who stayed by him till the end.
antonyms:
disloyal, unfaithful, unreliable
similar words:
staunch, steadfast, sturdy
definition 2: physically or mentally strong and vigorous.
synonyms:
strong
similar words:
lusty
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an unwavering supporter of an organization, cause, or the like.
definition 2: one who is strong and sturdy in body, mind, or character.
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derivations: stalwartly (adv.), stalwartness (n.)