sturdy
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2.1
- adjective
- /ˈstɜrdi/
:
robusto
- This table is sturdy enough to hold heavy items without breaking.
- a sturdy tripod
- a sturdy fabric
- a sturdy man
He was just a sturdy old fashioned old chair.
- He was just a sturdy old fashioned old chair.
- He was my age, beautiful, sturdy and enormous from lifting weights.
- You have built a sturdy foundation in this relationship.
- They wanted to make a robust, sturdy, long lasting vehicle and they did.
- And he put on his best boots, like his sturdiest boots.
Examples
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And the best part is that they are sturdy and invisible.
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Both boys were broad-shouldered and sturdy lads for their age, with light brown hair and brown eyes.
Fiction book (1992) -
It's got a nice, strong, sturdy wall all the way to the very end.
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You have built a sturdy foundation in this relationship.
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It's a really, really sturdy, well made machine.
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It is as sturdy as an old tree.
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Here it is a drill press stand that's sturdy and actually good looking.
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A tabletop system is sturdy, stays in one place, and does not need any setup.
Academic text (2008) -
His Samuel Windsor shoes are inexpensive but sturdy.
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In addition, an ample supply of all-purpose film and a good, sturdy tripod are requirements.
Academic text (1994)
Synonyms
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1.0
Having great physical power or being solid enough to resist force
525
3.0
Strong and dependable, trusted for quality
473
2.3
Not likely to change and stays steady over time
250
1.7
Strong and able to resist damage or rough use
112
3.9
Strong and able to work well in difficult conditions
86
3.3
Firmly fixed so it will not move or break
56
3.6
Able to last a long time without breaking or being damaged
27
3.6
Very strong and not likely to fail or be wrong
22
3.7
Strong and made to last in rough use
19
5.0
Strong and solid and built to last
18
3.9
Able to live and grow in cold or bad weather
4
3.8
Strong and rather heavy in body or shape
2
6.7
Hard and not easily bent or broken by force
1
7.6
Strong and able to keep working in hard conditions
Antonyms
How Sturdy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sturdy is easy to remember if you think of steady; both give the picture of something that 'stands firm' and 'does not break'. So a sturdy table or boot is strong, solid, and not easily damaged.