Word forms: comparative sturdier, superlative sturdiest
adjective
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.
Synonyms: robust, hardy, vigorous, powerful More Synonyms of sturdy
sturdilyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
It was a good table too, sturdily constructed of elm.
More Synonyms of sturdy
sturdy in British English1
(ˈstɜːdɪ)
adjectiveWord forms: -dier or -diest
1.
healthy, strong, and vigorous
2.
strongly built; stalwart
Derived forms
sturdily (ˈsturdily)
adverb
sturdiness (ˈsturdiness)
noun
Word origin
C13 (in the sense: rash, harsh): from Old French estordi dazed, from estordir to stun, perhaps ultimately related to Latin turdus a thrush (taken as representing drunkenness)
sturdy in British English2
(ˈstɜːdɪ)
noun
veterinary science another name for staggers, gid
Derived forms
sturdied (ˈsturdied)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from sturdy1 (in the obsolete sense: giddy)
sturdy in American English1
(ˈstɜrdi)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈsturdier or ˈsturdiest
1.
that will not yield or compromise; firm; resolute
sturdy defiance
2.
physically strong; vigorous; hardy
3.
strongly built or constructed
Derived forms
sturdily (ˈsturdily)
adverb
sturdiness (ˈsturdiness)
noun
Word origin
ME, defiant, refractory, hardy < OFr estourdi, stunned, reckless (basic sense “hard to influence or control”) < VL *exturdire, to be dizzy (? from too much chattering) < L ex-, intens. + turdus, a UNRESOLVED CROSS REF
sturdy in American English2
(ˈstɜrdi)
noun
gid
Derived forms
sturdied (ˈsturdied)
adjective
Word origin
OFr estourdi, giddiness: see sturdy1
Examples of 'sturdy' in a sentence
sturdy
It must be... "He stared at the larva's open mouth, the sturdy stocks of the mandibles.
Gregg Andrew Hurwitz MINUTES TO BURN (2001)
In other languages
sturdy
British English: sturdy ADJECTIVE
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.
American English: sturdy
Brazilian Portuguese: sólido
Chinese: 结实的
European Spanish: robusto
French: robuste
German: kräftig
Italian: robusto
Japanese: 丈夫な
Korean: 튼튼한
European Portuguese: sólido
Latin American Spanish: robusto
Chinese translation of 'sturdy'
sturdy
(ˈstəːdɪ)
adj
[object]结(結)实(實)的 (jiēshi de)
[person]健壮(壯)的 (jiànzhuàng de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
(of a person) healthy, strong, and unlikely to tire or become injured
She was a short, sturdy woman in her early sixties.
Synonyms
robust
His robust physique counts for much in the modern game.
hardy
They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy.
vigorous
He was a vigorous, handsome young man.
powerful
a big, powerful man
athletic
She was tall, with an athletic build.
muscular
tanned muscular legs
swole (slang)
tanned muscular legs
hench (informal)
tanned muscular legs
stalwart
I was never in any danger with my stalwart bodyguard around me.
staunch
hearty
She was still hearty and strong when she turned 80.
lusty
his lusty singing in the open park
brawny
Oscar turned out to be a brawny young man.
thickset
his stout, thickset figure
Opposites
weak
,
feeble
,
puny
,
weakly
,
skinny
,
infirm
2 (adjective)
Definition
(of a piece of furniture, shoes, etc.) strongly built or made
The camera was mounted on a sturdy tripod.
Synonyms
substantial
those fortunate enough to have a fairly substantial property to sell
secure
solid
I stared up at the square, solid house.
durable
Fine bone china is strong and durable.
well-made
well-built
The suspect is well built, of medium height, and with dark hair.
built to last
Opposites
frail
,
flimsy
,
rickety
,
unsubstantial
Additional synonyms
in the sense of athletic
Definition
physically fit or strong
She was tall, with an athletic build.
Synonyms
fit,
strong,
powerful,
healthy,
active,
trim,
strapping,
robust,
vigorous,
energetic,
muscular,
swole (slang),
hench (informal),
two-fisted,
sturdy,
husky (informal),
lusty,
herculean,
sinewy,
brawny,
able-bodied,
well-proportioned
in the sense of brawny
Oscar turned out to be a brawny young man.
Synonyms
muscular,
strong,
powerful,
athletic,
strapping,
hardy,
robust,
vigorous,
hefty (informal),
sturdy,
stalwart,
bulky,
burly,
husky (informal),
fleshy,
beefy (informal),
lusty,
well-built,
sinewy,
thickset,
well-knit,
thewy
in the sense of durable
Definition
strong and long-lasting
Fine bone china is strong and durable.
Synonyms
hard-wearing,
strong,
tough,
sound,
substantial,
reliable,
resistant,
sturdy,
long-lasting,
well made,
imperishable,
made to last
Synonyms of 'sturdy'
sturdy
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of hardy
Definition
able to stand difficult conditions
They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy.
Synonyms
strong,
tough,
robust,
sound,
fit,
healthy,
vigorous,
rugged (US, Canadian),
sturdy,
hale (old-fashioned),
stout,
stalwart,
hearty,
lusty,
in fine fettle
in the sense of hearty
She was still hearty and strong when she turned 80.
Synonyms
healthy,
well,
strong,
sound,
active,
hardy,
robust,
vigorous,
energetic,
hale (old-fashioned),
alive and kicking,
right as rain (British, informal)
in the sense of hench
Definition
forceful or powerful
tanned muscular legs
Synonyms
strong,
powerful,
athletic,
strapping,
robust,
vigorous,
sturdy,
stalwart,
husky (informal),
beefy (informal),
swole (slang),
hench (informal),
lusty,
sinewy,
muscle-bound,
brawny,
powerfully built,
thickset,
well-knit
in the sense of lusty
Definition
healthy and full of strength and energy
his lusty singing in the open park
Synonyms
vigorous,
strong,
powerful,
healthy,
strapping,
robust,
rugged (US, Canadian),
energetic,
sturdy,
hale (old-fashioned),
stout,
stalwart,
hearty,
virile,
red-blooded (informal),
brawny
in the sense of muscular
Definition
forceful or powerful
tanned muscular legs
Synonyms
strong,
powerful,
athletic,
strapping,
robust,
vigorous,
sturdy,
stalwart,
husky (informal),
beefy (informal),
swole (slang),
hench (informal),
lusty,
sinewy,
muscle-bound,
brawny,
powerfully built,
thickset,
well-knit
in the sense of powerful
Definition
having great physical strength
a big, powerful man
Synonyms
strong,
strapping,
mighty,
robust,
vigorous,
potent,
energetic,
sturdy,
stalwart
in the sense of solid
Definition
firm, strong, or substantial
I stared up at the square, solid house.
Synonyms
strong,
stable,
sturdy,
sound,
substantial,
durable,
well-built,
well-constructed,
unshakable
in the sense of stalwart
Definition
strong and sturdy
I was never in any danger with my stalwart bodyguard around me.
Synonyms
strong,
strapping,
robust,
athletic,
vigorous,
rugged (US, Canadian),
manly,
hefty (informal),
muscular,
sturdy,
stout,
husky (informal),
beefy (informal),
lusty,
sinewy,
brawny
in the sense of swole
Definition
forceful or powerful
tanned muscular legs
Synonyms
strong,
powerful,
athletic,
strapping,
robust,
vigorous,
sturdy,
stalwart,
husky (informal),
beefy (informal),
swole (slang),
hench (informal),
lusty,
sinewy,
muscle-bound,
brawny,
powerfully built,
thickset,
well-knit
in the sense of thickset
Definition
stocky in build
his stout, thickset figure
Synonyms
stocky,
sturdy,
burly,
strong,
heavy,
muscular,
bulky,
beefy (informal),
well-built,
stubby,
brawny,
powerfully built
Additional synonyms
in the sense of vigorous
Definition
having physical or mental energy
He was a vigorous, handsome young man.
Synonyms
strong,
powerful,
robust,
sound,
healthy,
vital,
lively,
flourishing,
hardy,
hale (old-fashioned),
hearty,
lusty,
virile,
alive and kicking,
red-blooded (informal),
fighting fit,
full of energy,
full of beans (informal),
hale and hearty,
fit as a fiddle (informal)
in the sense of well-built
Definition
strong and well-proportioned
The suspect is well built, of medium height, and with dark hair.