ME < OE dohtig, altered < dyhtig (after dohte, pt. of dugan, to avail), akin to Ger tüchtig, fit, good, excellent < IE base *dheugh-, to press, give abundantly
Examples of 'doughty' in a sentence
doughty
Portugal were being efficiently stifled by their doughty opponents, extra time and penalties beckoned.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He was a doughty fighter.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Wall will be a doughty fighter for family justice, there's no doubt.
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(adjective)
Definition
brave and determined
(old-fashioned)
doughty campaigns for the underprivileged
Synonyms
intrepid
an intrepid space traveller
brave
brave people who dare to challenge the tyrannical regimes
daring
a daring rescue attempt
bold
She becomes a bold, daring rebel.
hardy
A few hardy souls leapt into the encircling seas.
heroic
The heroic sergeant risked his life to rescue 29 fishermen.
courageous
She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman.
gritty
a gritty determination to get to the top
fearless
brave and fearless soldiers
resolute
gallant
gallant soldiers who gave their lives
valiant
valiant attempts by neighbours and firefighters to rescue them
redoubtable
He is a redoubtable fighter.
dauntless
Perseverance and dauntless courage brought them to their goal.