Definition Synonyms
Definition of sturdy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
durablestrongly built and not easily damaged
- The sturdy table withstood the heavy weight.
2.
stronghaving physical strength and endurance
- The sturdy athlete completed the marathon.
3.
unyieldingnot easily influenced or yielding
- His sturdy stance on the issue was admirable.
Expressions with sturdy
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very strong and solid
The old bridge is sturdy as a rock.
very strong and resilient
The old bridge is sturdy as an oak.
perform a dance with hopping and kicking
He loves to get sturdy at parties.
Origin of sturdy
Middle English, sturdi (hardy)
Terms with sturdy included in their meaning
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military
sturdy footwear for soldiers in combat
container
sturdy container for transporting milk bottles
off-road bike
bicycle with sturdy frame, wide tires, made for off-road cycling
material
sturdy cardboard used for making posters
fashion bag
large sturdy open bag with handles for carrying things
clothing
sturdy boot designed for walking or hiking
physical trait
having a large or sturdy bone structure
sturdy
strong and robust
strength
very strong and sturdy like a tank
board
thick sturdy paper used for cards or professional printing
outdoor
sturdy boot for walking in fields
animals
compact, sturdy domestic canine with upright ears, kept as a household companion
appearance stability
short and broad, often looking sturdy or unattractive
structural support
long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground
strength
sturdy or strong; robust
durably built
sturdy in construction
bar equipment
sturdy vessel used to store and pour draft beer
kitchen
sturdy wooden surface for cutting meat
furniture
having a thick, sturdy wooden surface
wood
sturdy base used for chopping wood
construction gear
sturdy metal lever with a tapered end for forcing things apart
objects
not strong or sturdy, likely to collapse
physical appearance
strong and sturdy in build
workwear
sturdy boot designed for work environments
Examples of sturdy in a sentence
He chose a sturdy backpack for the long journey. The sturdy table held all the heavy books. His sturdy boots were perfect for hiking. The table was sturdy enough to hold the heavy books. Her sturdy resolve helped her overcome challenges.
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- French:robuste, vigoureux, ...
- German:robust, kräftig, ...
- Italian:robusto, forte, ...
- Spanish:robusto, firme, ...
- Portuguese:robusto, forte, ...
- Chinese:结实的, 强壮的, ...
- Japanese:頑丈な, たくましい, ...
- Arabic:مَتِين, قَوِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חָסוֹן, חָזָק, ...
- Russian:прочный, стойкий, ...
- Ukrainian:міцний, сильний, ...
- Hindi:मजबूत, ताकतवर, ...
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