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
Shoppers say the magnets are extremely strong, and the shelves are sturdy.
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Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The material should be lightweight but also sturdy.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
Men's clubs are often heavier, sometimes with steel shafts that until recently, Cusick explained, were sturdier than graphite since they could be crafted from a solid piece of steel.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
When cleaning up, wear sturdy shoes, work gloves and long pants to avoid injury.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
This pick is also sturdy and will keep your breath fresh all day long.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Others have called for specific solutions not involving the police, like creating sturdy subway barriers to prevent riders from falling onto the tracks.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Bill proponents have said the changes are crucial to ensuring that buildings are up to code near Florida’s coast, where flooding is a problem since older buildings aren’t always the sturdiest.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Not to mention that the pebbled leather exterior is sturdy enough for this to remain your signature bag for years to come.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The material should be lightweight but also sturdy.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 Apr. 2024
Men's clubs are often heavier, sometimes with steel shafts that until recently, Cusick explained, were sturdier than graphite since they could be crafted from a solid piece of steel.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
When cleaning up, wear sturdy shoes, work gloves and long pants to avoid injury.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
This pick is also sturdy and will keep your breath fresh all day long.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Others have called for specific solutions not involving the police, like creating sturdy subway barriers to prevent riders from falling onto the tracks.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Bill proponents have said the changes are crucial to ensuring that buildings are up to code near Florida’s coast, where flooding is a problem since older buildings aren’t always the sturdiest.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Not to mention that the pebbled leather exterior is sturdy enough for this to remain your signature bag for years to come.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 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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