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- [stur-dee]
- /ˈstɜr di/
- /ˈstɜː.di/
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- [stur-dee]
- /ˈstɜr di/
Definitions of sturdily word
- adjective sturdily strongly built; stalwart; robust: sturdy young athletes. 1
- adjective sturdily strong, as in substance, construction, or texture: sturdy walls. 1
- adjective sturdily firm; courageous; indomitable: the sturdy defenders of the Alamo. 1
- adjective sturdily of strong or hardy growth, as a plant. 1
- adverb sturdily in a solid or steady way 1
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Origin of sturdily
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English stourdi < Old French estourdi dazed, stunned, violent, reckless (past participle of estourdir < ?)
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Parts of speech for Sturdily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sturdily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sturdily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sturdily
adv sturdily
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- indomitably — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
- invincibly — incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.
adverb sturdily
- durably — In a durable manner.
Antonyms for sturdily
adverb sturdily
- flimsily — In a flimsy manner.
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