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sturdy¹ Definition

sturdy (stʉr′dē)

adjective -·dier, -·di·est

  1. that will not yield or compromise; firm; resolute sturdy defiance
  2. physically strong; vigorous; hardy
  3. strongly built or constructed

Etymology: 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 thrush

sturdy¹ Related Forms

stur′·dily adverb stur′·di·ness noun

sturdy² Definition

sturdy (stʉr′dē)

noun

gid

Etymology: OFr estourdi, giddiness: see sturdy

sturdy² Related Forms

stur′·died adjective

sturdy Synonyms

sturdy

modif.

firm, resolute, unyielding; see strong 1, 2.

sturdy Usage Examples

Infinitive complement

  • withstand: Furniture should be child-sized and sturdy enough to withstand years of energetic use.
  • support: A cane may be needed if the tree is not sturdy enough to support the guard without bending.
  • stand: Just make sure it is sturdy enough to stand on its own.
  • take: Some pianos with wooden frames, or which are poorly constructed, may not be sturdy enough to take the strain.

Modifies a noun

  • footwear: Suggest sturdy footwear, hat, sun cream, waterproof.
  • beggar: The Elizabethan view of " sturdy beggars " was distinguished from the " impotent poor " in the legislation.
  • uni: Has a sturdy uni directional ratchet operated rotating bezel in mat black.
  • tripod: Ensure camera is held very steady on a sturdy tripod or similar.
  • ratchet: Hacking movement, magnified date, sturdy ratchet operated rotating bezel.
  • boot: Always wear sturdy boots - I would not rotovate in wellies myself.

Modifying Another Word

  • yet: Classic Yamaha snare strainer design; simple, yet sturdy.
  • extremely: The base is solid lead, making the clamp extremely sturdy.
  • very: The body seems very sturdy, with a soldered bottom bow joint.
  • pretty: Sir Guy and his cavalry are pretty sturdy tho and not so easy to bring down, and for a while it looked dodgy.
  • quite: Remember you do need quite sturdy pins for this.
  • so: Oh, stony pasture, Where the tall mullein Stands up so sturdy On its little seed!

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: The camera feels sturdy despite its relatively slim profile.
  • look: They haven't chewed it ( yet ), but it looks sturdy.
  • have: The pillars have sturdy, wide bases, but some of the fittings are a bit less than solid.
  • seem: The body seems very sturdy, with a soldered bottom bow joint.