Main Entry: stur·dy

Pronunciation: \ˈstər-dē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): stur·di·er; stur·di·est

Etymology: Middle English, brave, stubborn, from Anglo-French esturdi stunned, from past participle of esturdir to stun, from Vulgar Latin *exturdire, from Latin ex- + Vulgar Latin *turdus simpleton, from Latin turdus thrush — more at thrush

Date: 14th century

1 a : firmly built or constituted : stout b : hardy <sturdy plants> c : sound in design or execution : substantial
2 a : marked by or reflecting physical strength or vigor b : firm, resolute c : rugged, stable

synonyms see strong

— stur·di·ly \ˈstər-də-lē\ adverb

— stur·di·ness \ˈstər-dē-nəs\ noun