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 : substantial2 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