sturdy

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see also: Sturdy

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈstɜːdi/
• (America) IPA: /ˈstɜrdi/

Adjective

sturdy (comparative sturdier, superlative sturdiest)

1. Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

   a sturdy oak tree

   • He was not of any delicate contexture; his limbs rather sturdy than dainty.

2. Solid in structure or person.

   It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.

   The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired.

3. (obsolete) Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.

   • This must be done, and I would fain see / Mortal so sturdy as to gainsay.

   • A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety with less reluctance than he took the first steps.

4. Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.

   a man of sturdy piety or patriotism

Synonyms

• hardy

Translations

• French: solide
• German: robust
• Italian: solido, solida, robusto, quercia
• Portuguese: firme
• Russian: кре́пкий
• Spanish: recio, sólido, robusto, fuerte

Translations

• French: costaud, robuste
• German: stabil
• Italian: robusto, robusta
• Portuguese: robusto
• Russian: соли́дный
• Spanish: recio, sólido

Noun

sturdy (uncountable)

1. A disease in sheep and cattle, caused by a tapeworm and marked by great nervousness or by dullness and stupor.

Synonyms

• gid

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Sturdy

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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