Meaning & use
sturdy
Strongly and solidly built or made, able to withstand rough use or pressure.
See it in a sentence
The old oak table was sturdy enough to hold the entire feast.
She wore sturdy boots for the long hike across rocky terrain.
A note on using this word
Sturdy applies to physical objects and structures, and figuratively to people or relationships that endure hardship well.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
flimsyfragile
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