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STURDY
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Irregular inflected forms: sturdier , sturdiest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Substantially made or constructed
Example:
some plastics are as tough as metal
Synonyms:
sturdy; tough
Classified under:
Similar:
rugged (sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring)
Derivation:
sturdiness (the property of something that is strongly built)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not making concessions
Example:
uncompromising honesty
Synonyms:
inflexible; sturdy; uncompromising
Classified under:
Similar:
hard-line; hardline (firm and uncompromising)
Derivation:
sturdiness (resoluteness evidenced by strength of character)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
Example:
sturdy young athletes
Synonyms:
hardy; stalwart; stout; sturdy
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
robust (sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction)
Derivation:
sturdiness (the state of being vigorous and robust)
Context examples:
It has a short, strong, sturdy body with strongly boned legs and a fox-like muzzle.
(Norwich Terrier, NCI Thesaurus)
Amid the stream of Corinthians and fighting-men who were thronging into the room I had caught a glimpse of the sturdy figure and broad, good-humoured face of Champion Harrison.
(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
In recent years, however, as they began to realize that pollen particles were not as sturdy as they once thought, they have been rethinking their old assumptions.
(Estimating how pollen particles in the atmosphere influence climate, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
It has a sturdy, muscular, slightly elongated body with a light but solid bone structure.
(German Shepherd Dog, NCI Thesaurus)
It has a short, strong, sturdy body with strongly boned legs and a fox-like muzzle with large solid teeth.
(Norfolk Terrier, NCI Thesaurus)
The Havanese gives a rugged impression of a little dog; it is sturdy and not fragile.
(Havanese, NCI Thesaurus)
The Canaan Dog is a sturdy, medium-sized, squarely proportioned herding dog with a bushy tail carried curled over the back when the dog is alert.
(Canaan Dog, NCI Thesaurus)
Pluto will be there to create sturdy foundations to your life, realistically, and figuratively.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
This is a sturdy, short legged, little dog with a rough-textured, weatherproof coat of about 2-3 inches in length.
(Australian Terrier, NCI Thesaurus)
It has a sturdy, compact body and a chiseled head.
(Cocker Spaniel, NCI Thesaurus)
