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单词 stoutness
释义

stout

1 of 2

adjective

ˈstau̇t How to pronounce stout (audio)
1
: strong of character: such as
a
: brave, bold
b
: firm, determined
also : obstinate, uncompromising
2
: physically or materially strong:
a
: sturdy, vigorous
b
: staunch, enduring
c
: sturdily constructed : substantial
3
: forceful
a stout attack
also : violent
a stout wind
4
a
: bulky in body : fat
b
: broad in proportion to length : large in diameter
a stout fly
a stout bird's bill
stoutish
ˈstau̇-tish How to pronounce stout (audio)
adjective
stoutly adverb
stoutness noun

stout

2 of 2

noun

1
: a very dark, full-bodied ale with a distinctive malty flavor that is typically brewed with unmalted roasted barley
Stout is a darker, heavily hopped ale that has a creamy head in the glass … Anthony Dias Blue
2
a
: a fat person
b
: a clothing size designed for the large figure

Synonyms

Adjective

  • cast-iron
  • hard
  • hard-bitten
  • hardened
  • hardy
  • inured
  • rugged
  • strong
  • sturdy
  • tough
  • toughened
  • vigorous
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Example Sentences

Adjective He has a stout heart. His lawyer put up a stout defense in court.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In the meantime, Hudson — with some chipping help — played well against a stout defense and excellent rusher in Brian Burns, so there’s no need to rush Conklin back. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 And the Denver Broncos combine a stout defense with quarterback Russell Wilson, over from the Seattle Seahawks. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 If Daniels and Harrell catch lightning in a bottle and get the passing game going against a stout Pitt defense, this game has all the makings of a barn burner, especially with the hosts being shallow on vertical threats. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 At thirty-six, Fisher was stout, with short dark hair and a salt-and-pepper soul patch. Zachary Siegel, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Hopmeadow’s got a double chocolate coffee maple stout with loads of aroma and flavor. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022 He is still listed at 5 feet 11 , 212 pounds — same as last year — but Kelley appears to be more stout. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Strong and sturdy, Galahad lives up to its namesake (one of King Arthur's legendary knights) with stout vines and excellent disease resistance. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 The front windshield folded down and a stout, gray-haired woman started hollering at us for spooking her geese. Josh Condon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2022
Noun
The back of the bullpen looks stout, but for the depth to improve, middle relievers such as Archie Bradley (9.00 ERA in two games), Mike Mayers (67.50 ERA in two games) and Jimmy Herget (13.50 ERA in three games) will have to pitch better. Mike Digiovannastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2022 The Ioniq 5 feels stout, solidly assembled, with a gliding, soft-singing effortlessness around town and a whispering strength on the highways. Dan Neil, WSJ, 5 May 2022 Their bullpen was stout, blanking the Giants over the final four innings. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 That’s where there’s a stout south to north temperature contrast — or a boundary thunderstorms to straddle — and plenty of wind energy aloft. Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 The English bulldog is beloved for its distinct features, like an exaggerated stout snout, stocky body shape, deep facial folds and protruding lower jaw. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2022 The amount of jubilee pudding and coronation chicken, fizzy Prosecco, and stout ale to be consumed? William Booth And Karla Adam, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2022 But the childhood dream of chugging milk and celebrating as the Indy 500 champion faces stout obstacles, starting within his own team. Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2022 Los Angeles’ Grand Central Market offers gorditas and hyped-up artisanal breakfast sandwiches, while Baltimore’s Lexington Market promises glimpses of the port city’s culture via stout crabcakes and fried chicken. Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French estut, estout, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stolz proud; perhaps akin to Old High German stelza stilt — more at stilt

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stout

adjective

ˈstau̇t How to pronounce stout (audio)
stouter; stoutest
1
: of strong character : brave, determined
a stout general
2
: of a strong or lasting sort : sturdy, tough
stout timbers
stout boots
3
: having a large body with much fat
a stout gentleman
4
: wide and usually thick
a stout bill

stoutness

noun

as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger even in the face of insurmountable odds, the troops displayed a stoutness of heart that was inspiring

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • courage
  • heroism
  • courageousness
  • bravery
  • gallantry
  • prowess
  • valor
  • fearlessness
  • nerve
  • hardihood
  • virtue
  • daring
  • intrepidity
  • fortitude
  • heart
  • gutsiness
  • dauntlessness
  • intrepidness
  • pecker
  • moxie
  • daringness
  • stamina
  • endurance
  • guts
  • grit
  • mettle
  • gumption
  • determination
  • intestinal fortitude
  • doughtiness
  • spunk
  • greatheartedness
  • perseverance
  • bottle
  • tenacity
  • temper
  • backbone
  • pluckiness
  • boldness
  • fiber
  • pluck
  • stomach
  • resolution
  • temerity
  • effrontery
  • audacity
  • gall
  • brazenness
  • cheek
  • cojones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cowardice
  • fearfulness
  • timidity
  • faintheartedness
  • cowardliness
  • feebleness
  • weakness
  • softness
  • spinelessness
  • timorousness
  • impotence
  • cravenness
  • dastardliness
  • cold feet
  • ineffectualness
  • hesitation
  • poltroonery
  • irresolution
  • indecision
  • indecisiveness
  • mousiness
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