'Sturdy' definitions:
Definition of 'sturdy'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes" [syn: hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy]
adjective
Not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty" [syn: uncompromising, sturdy, inflexible] [ant: compromising, conciliatory, flexible]
adjective
Substantially made or constructed; "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal" [syn: sturdy, tough]
Definition of 'Sturdy'
From: GCIDE
- Sturdy \Stur"dy\, a. [Compar. Sturdier; superl. Sturdiest.] [OE. sturdi inconsiderable, OF. estourdi stunned, giddy, thoughtless, rash, F. ['e]tourdi, p. p. of OF. estourdir to stun, to render giddy, to amaze, F. ['e]tourdir; of uncertain origin. The sense has probably been influenced by E. stout.]
- 1. Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern. [1913 Webster]
- This sturdy marquis gan his hearte dress To rue upon her wifely steadfastness. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- This must be done, and I would fain see Mortal so sturdy as to gainsay. --Hudibras. [1913 Webster]
- A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety with less reluctance than he took the first steps. --Atterbury. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality; as, a man of sturdy piety or patriotism. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Characterized by physical strength or force; strong; lusty; violent; as, a sturdy lout. [1913 Webster]
- How bowed the woods beneath their sturdy stroke! --Gray. [1913 Webster]
- 4. Stiff; stout; strong; as, a sturdy oak. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- He was not of any delicate contexture; his limbs rather sturdy than dainty. --Sir H. Wotton. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Hardy; stout; strong; firm; robust; stiff. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Sturdy'
From: GCIDE
- Sturdy \Stur"dy\, n. [OF. estourdi giddiness, stupefaction.] (Vet.) A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'sturdy'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adamantine,
- athletic,
- beefy,
- bouncing,
- brawny,
- bulky,
- burly,
- dense,
- determined,
- doughty,
- durable,
- enduring,
- firm,
- firm as Gibraltar,
- flush,
- forceful,
- forcible,
- forcy,
- full-blooded,
- full-strength,
- gutsy,
- gutty,
- hale,
- hale and hearty,
- hard,
- hard as nails,
- hardy,
- hearty,
- heavy,
- hefty,
- husky,
- indomitable,
- infrangible,
- iron-hard,
- lasting,
- lusty,
- made of iron,
- massive,
- mighty,
- muscular,
- nervy,
- obstinate,
- potent,
- powerful,
- puissant,
- red-blooded,
- resolute,
- rigid,
- robust,
- robustious,
- robustuous,
- rude,
- rugged,
- solid,
- sound,
- stable,
- stalwart,
- staunch,
- steadfast,
- steady,
- steely,
- stout,
- strapping,
- strong,
- strong as brandy,
- strong as strong,
- strong-willed,
- substantial,
- tenacious,
- tough,
- unbreakable,
- uncompromising,
- unfaltering,
- unswerving,
- unwavering,
- unyielding,
- vigorous,
- vital,
- well-built,
- well-constructed,
- well-founded,
- well-grounded,
- well-made