sturdy
11sturdy — sturdy1 sturdily, adv. sturdiness, n. /sterr dee/, adj., sturdier, sturdiest. 1. strongly built; stalwart; robust: sturdy young athletes. 2. strong, as in substance, construction, or texture: sturdy walls. 3. firm; courageous; indomitable: t …
12sturdy — [[t]stɜ͟ː(r)di[/t]] sturdier, sturdiest ADJ GRADED Someone or something that is sturdy looks strong and is unlikely to be easily injured or damaged. She was a short, sturdy woman in her early sixties... The camera was mounted on a sturdy tripod.… …
13sturdy — adjective 1) a sturdy lad Syn: strapping, well built, muscular, athletic, strong, hefty, brawny, powerful, solid, burly, rugged, robust, tough, hardy, lusty; informal husky, beefy, meaty; dated stalwart; …
14sturdy — UK [ˈstɜː(r)dɪ] / US [ˈstɜrdɪ] adjective Word forms sturdy : adjective sturdy comparative sturdier superlative sturdiest strong and not easily hurt, damaged, or affected by what happens sturdy legs/shoes/plants Derived words: sturdily adverb… …
15sturdy — 1. adjective /ˈstɜː.dɪ/ a) of firm build It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather. b) solid in structure or person The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired. 2. no …
16Sturdy — This famous surname is early medieval English, although of French origins. It was originally given as a nickname surname for someone regarded as impetuous or hot headed, or perhaps one who was recklessly brave and fierce in combat. The derivation …
17sturdy — adjective (sturdier, sturdiest) strongly and solidly built or made. ↘confident and determined: a sturdy independence. noun vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain. Derivatives sturdied adjective sturdily adverb… …
18sturdy — adjective 1) a sturdy lad Syn: strapping, well built, muscular, strong, hefty, brawny, powerful, solid, burly; informal beefy 2) sturdy boots Syn: robust, strong …
19sturdy — stur•dy [[t]ˈstɜr di[/t]] adj. di•er, di•est 1) strongly built; robust; hardy 2) strong, as in substance, construction, or texture: a sturdy table[/ex] 3) firm; courageous; indomitable: the sturdy defenders of the fort[/ex] 4) of strong or hardy… …
20sturdy — I. /ˈstɜdi / (say sterdee) adjective (sturdier, sturdiest) 1. strongly built, stalwart, or robust. 2. strong, as in substance, construction, texture, etc.: sturdy walls. 3. firm, stout, or indomitable: sturdy defenders. 4. of strong or hardy… …
