hardy

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har·dy | \ ˈhär-dē

hardier; hardiest

Definition of hardy

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : bold, brave a hardy intrepid spirit

2 : audacious, brazen

3a : accustomed to dealing with fatigue or hardships : robust The soldiers were strong and hardy.

b : capable of withstanding adverse conditions hardy outdoor furniture hardy plants hardy cattle

Hardy

biographical name (1)

Har·dy | \ ˈhär-dē

Definition of Hardy (Entry 2 of 3)

Oliver 1892–1957 originally Norvell Hardy American comic actor

Hardy

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Definition of Hardy (Entry 3 of 3)

Thomas 1840–1928 English novelist and poet

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Other Words from hardy

Adjective

hardily \ ˈhär-dᵊl-ē

\ adverb

hardiness \ ˈhär-dē-nəs

\ noun

Biographical name (2)

Hardyesque \ ˌhär-dē-ˈesk

\ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for hardy

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

Examples of hardy in a Sentence

Adjective Most of the soldiers were hardy young men. Hardy fans stuck with the team through good times and bad. Only the hardiest pilgrims made the journey.

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