stal·wart (stôl w rt)adj.1. Having or marked by imposing physical strength. 2. Firm and resolute; stout. n.1. One who is physically and morally strong. 2. One who steadfastly supports an organization or cause: party stalwarts.
[Middle English, alteration of stalworth, from Old English st lwierthe, serviceable, probably alteration of *statholwierthe, steadfast : stathol, foundation; see staddle + weorth, valuable; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.]
stal wart·ly adv. stal wart·ness n. |
stalwart [stawl-wart] Adjective 1. strong and sturdy 2. loyal and reliable Noun a hard-working and loyal supporter: local party stalwarts [Old English stǣlwirthe serviceable]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | stalwart - a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) | | Adj. | 1. | stalwart - having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"robust - sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction; "a robust body"; "a robust perennial" | | 2. | stalwart - dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts"resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith" | | 3. | stalwart - used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"brave, courageous - possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory" |
stalwart adjective 1. loyal, faithful, strong, firm, true, constant, resolute, dependable, steadfast, true-blue, tried and true adjective 2. strong, strapping, robust, athletic, vigorous, rugged, manly, hefty ( informal) muscular, sturdy, stout, husky ( informal) beefy ( informal) lusty, sinewy, brawny << OPPOSITE puny
Translations stalwart [ˈstɔːlwət] adj → treu
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