Definition
Definition of hardier - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
resiliencemore capable of withstanding difficult conditions
- Hardier animals can live in extreme climates.
- These plants are hardier and can survive frost.
- Hardier breeds of dogs are better suited for cold regions.
Origin of hardier
Old English, heard (hard) + -ier (comparative suffix)
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- French:plus robuste, ...
- German:widerstandsfähiger, ...
- Italian:più resistente, ...
- Spanish:más fuerte, ...
- Portuguese:mais resistente, ...
- Chinese:更能吃苦, ...
- Japanese:耐久性のある, ...
- Arabic:أَكثَر صَلابة, ...
- Hebrew:עָמִיד יוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:стойкие, ...
- Ukrainian:витриваліший, ...
- Hindi:अधिक सहनशील, ...
Definition of hardy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
bravecourageous and able to endure difficult conditions
- The hardy soldiers continued despite the cold.
2.
resilienceTECH. able to withstand cold weatherTECH.
- Hardy plants can survive the winter frost.
3.
plantTECH. able to survive difficult growing conditionsTECH.
- This hardy plant thrives in rocky soil.
Noun
1.
resilienceRare person noted for courageous enduranceRare
- The hardy stood firm despite the overwhelming odds.
2.
blacksmithingDated blacksmith's tool with a square shankDated
- The blacksmith used a hardy to shape the metal.
Images of hardy
blacksmith's tool with a square shank
Expressions with hardy
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sarcastic expression of fake laughter
Oh, you forgot your keys again? Hardy har har!
can live outside but needs protection from strong frost
Half-hardy plants need covering during cold winter nights.
perennial plant that survives harsh outdoor conditions
The hardy perennial survived the harsh winter without protection.
plant living one year, tolerates cold weather
The marigold is a popular hardy annual in gardens.
vine native to East Asia producing edible fruit
The hardy kiwi is grown in many gardens.
Origin of hardy
Old French, hardir (to make hard)
Examples of hardy in a sentence
Only the hardy can survive such extreme conditions. These hardy animals thrive in harsh climates. The hardy explorers ventured into the icy wilderness. Hardy perennials bloom year after year. These hardy shrubs can withstand cold winters. The hardy never gave up.
Among the survivors, the hardy were celebrated. He placed the hot iron on the hardy. The hardy was essential for the blacksmith's work.
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- French:robuste, résistant, ...
- German:tapfer, mutige Person, ...
- Italian:coraggioso, temerario, ...
- Spanish:valiente, cortafrío, ...
- Portuguese:corajoso, valente, ...
- Chinese:坚强的, 坚韧的人, ...
- Japanese:勇敢な, 勇敢な人, ...
- Arabic:صَلْب, صامِد, ...
- Hebrew:אַמִּיץ, אָדָם שֶׁמִּצְטַיֵּן בַּעֲמִידָה אַמִּיצָה בְּקָשָׁיִים, ...
- Russian:храбрый, смельчак, ...
- Ukrainian:сміливий, смілива людина, ...
- Hindi:साहसी, साहसी व्यक्ति, ...
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