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stoutly

stout
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [stout]
    • /staʊt/
    • /ˈstaʊt.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stout]
    • /staʊt/

Definitions of stoutly word

  • adjective stoutly bulky in figure; heavily built; corpulent; thickset; fat: She is getting too stout for her dresses. Synonyms: big, rotund, stocky, portly, fleshy. Antonyms: thin, lean, slender, slim; skinny, scrawny. 1
  • adjective stoutly bold, brave, or dauntless: a stout heart; stout fellows. Synonyms: valiant, gallant, intrepid, fearless, indomitable, courageous, stouthearted. Antonyms: cowardly, timid, fearful, timorous, craven. 1
  • adjective stoutly firm; stubborn; resolute: stout resistance. Synonyms: obstinate, indomitable, steadfast, staunch, unwavering. 1
  • adjective stoutly forceful; vigorous: a stout argument; a stout wind. Synonyms: intense, sharp, violent. 1
  • adjective stoutly strong of body; hearty; sturdy: stout seamen. Synonyms: brawny, sinewy, strapping, husky, robust. 1
  • adjective stoutly having endurance or staying power, as a horse. Synonyms: stalwart, steady, untiring. 1

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Origin of stoutly

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (adj.) < Old French estout bold, proud < Germanic; compare Middle Dutch stout bold, Middle Low German stolt, Middle High German stolz proud

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Parts of speech for Stoutly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stoutly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

stoutly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stoutly

adv stoutly

  • actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
  • boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
  • brazenly — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
  • courageously — possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator.
  • devoutly — Devoutly is used to emphasize how sincerely or deeply you hope for something or believe in something.

adverb stoutly

  • chubbily — in a chubby way or in the manner of someone who is chubby
  • corpulently — In a corpulent manner.
  • daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
  • dauntlessly — In a dauntless manner.
  • doughtily — In a doughty manner.

Antonyms for stoutly

adverb stoutly

  • cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.

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