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- [stout]
- /staʊt/
- /ˈstaʊt.li/
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- [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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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