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- pronunciation:
- stuhr
di
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
sturdier, sturdiest |
| definition 1: |
strong, hardy, or robust, as a person, tree, or house.
He's nearly eighty-six now, but he's still pretty sturdy.Sturdy beams held up the roof.Some of the more sturdy houses withstood the hurricane.- synonyms:
- hardy, hearty, mighty, robust, rugged, solid, stout, strong, substantial
- antonyms:
- decrepit, delicate, flimsy, frail, puny, weak
- similar words:
- burly, durable, lusty, muscular, powerful, sound, stable, stalwart, staunch, strapping, tough, vigorous
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| definition 2: |
determined or stalwart.
He felt a sturdy loyalty to his comrades.She developed a sturdy confidence in herself.- synonyms:
- determined, firm, resolute, stalwart, steadfast, stout, stout-hearted, valiant
- antonyms:
- weak
- similar words:
- brave, courageous, doughty, gallant, gritty, solid, stable
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| definition 3: |
hearty.
She's had a sturdy appetite since leaving the hospital.- synonyms:
- hearty, robust
- antonyms:
- meager
- similar words:
- substantial, vigorous
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| related words: |
able-bodied, buxom, compact, herculean, serviceable, snug, steady |
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| derivations: |
sturdily (adv.), sturdiness (n.) |
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