sturdier; sturdiest
1
a
: firmly built or constituted : stout
b
: hardy
sturdy plants
c
: sound in design or execution : substantial
Synonyms
Examples of sturdy in a Sentence
a dog with a strong sturdy build
it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer
Recent Examples on the Web
By contrast, the core components of the economy still appear sturdy.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Overall, the chair was easy to move around but remained sturdy during various weather conditions.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2024
Each cell starts as a hole in the ground lined with a clay-like substance made from shale and a sturdy plastic liner.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
After one month of use, our parent tester has found the crib to be sturdy, even despite her son’s tendency to pretend the side rails are monkey bars.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
Shoppers say the luggage tag holders, which have over 1,600 five-star ratings, feel sturdy on their bags and save them time at check-in.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
The Gum Care brush head is extra gentle, the Ultra-Whitening is sturdier for extra polish, and the Super-Clean head aims for the sweet spot between the two.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Or perhaps the young planet could have been struck by a large impactor that stripped away most of the softer outer layer, leaving behind its sturdier heart.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
True to Stoney’s background as former defensive leader for the English national team, the Wave take not only luggage on the road but also a sturdy defense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Overall, the chair was easy to move around but remained sturdy during various weather conditions.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2024
Each cell starts as a hole in the ground lined with a clay-like substance made from shale and a sturdy plastic liner.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
After one month of use, our parent tester has found the crib to be sturdy, even despite her son’s tendency to pretend the side rails are monkey bars.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
Shoppers say the luggage tag holders, which have over 1,600 five-star ratings, feel sturdy on their bags and save them time at check-in.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
The Gum Care brush head is extra gentle, the Ultra-Whitening is sturdier for extra polish, and the Super-Clean head aims for the sweet spot between the two.
—PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Or perhaps the young planet could have been struck by a large impactor that stripped away most of the softer outer layer, leaving behind its sturdier heart.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
True to Stoney’s background as former defensive leader for the English national team, the Wave take not only luggage on the road but also a sturdy defense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sturdy. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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sturdy
adjective
stur·dy
ˈstərd-ē 
sturdier; sturdiest
2
: firm entry 1 sense 3, resolute
sturdy self-reliance
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