sturdier; sturdiest
1
a
: firmly built or constituted : stout
b
: hardy
sturdy plants
c
: sound in design or execution : substantial
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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
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
This sturdy sideboard is equal parts functional and stylish.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
These sturdy baskets come in five different sizes and are perfect for holding diapers, toys and books.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The flared heel looks impractical, but the sturdier block heel offers more support and comfort for longer—in the loosest sense of the word, of course!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sturdy. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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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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