sturdily
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- adverb
- /ˈstɜrdɪli/
:
sólidamente
- "It's my bosses who let us down," Khoklov said sturdily.
- sturdily built
Examples
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Daguna, also sturdily built, stood up to exchange greetings, holding the youngest of her seven children in one arm.
Academic text (1992) -
Dropping his cutlass, the small but sturdily built man stepped over the sill at the bottom of the doorway.
Fiction book (1992) -
Why political parties have not developed as rapidly and sturdily in South Korea as in some other Asian locales is an important question.
Academic text (1992) -
For an exploration/trading craft, I would expect the ship to be built a bit more sturdily and rugged.
Blog text (26) -
He was tall, even by today's standards, measuring 5 feet 9 inches, and sturdily built.
Academic text (2010) -
The Umlauf place, as it was called, was recognized as one of the finest houses on the chain of man-made islands, for it was well designed, sturdily built, handsomely landscaped, and eventually properly furnished.
Fiction book (1994) -
Built in 1784 from 1,086 lofty teak pillars that were salvaged from the Inwa Palace, the impressive footbridge stands just as sturdily today as it did more than two centuries ago.
Academic text (2005) -
The cabinet is sturdily crafted, ensuring it will last for many years.
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These chairs are designed to be sturdily constructed for heavy use in the dining area.
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She chose a sturdily built table that would withstand the wear and tear of daily meals.
Synonyms
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1.0
With a strong, secure hold so something does not move
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4.6
In a strong, solid way
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3.2
In a strong, well-made way that does not break
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4.3
In a strong, rough, and sturdy way
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4.4
In a strong and forceful way
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5.2
In a firm and determined way
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5.4
In a strong, firm way that shows determination
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4.3
In a steady way that does not move or change
In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure
Antonyms
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word sturdily comes from sturdy, which means 'strong' or 'firm', and the ending -ly turns an adjective into a word that tells how something is done. So, to act sturdily is to do something in a strong, steady way, like a heavy table that does not move.