hardy

adjective

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

biographical name (2)

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

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.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

And yet the rover found little pockets along the way where extreme, brine-loving microbes thrived, make those micro-residents some of the hardiest organisms on Earth. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "A Rover Finds Life in Mars-Like Barrenness in South America," 28 Feb. 2019 Learn how to use hardy succulents to create a living wall hanging that is yours to take home. — Corey Sheldon, OregonLive.com, "HG calendar June 9-17: school's out, get the kids involved in gardening," 8 June 2018 For new research published in mSystems, the Northwestern team looked at the hardy microbes that made it to the International Space Station. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "Living in Space Doesn't Turn Bacteria into Killer Superbugs, Study Says," 9 Jan. 2019 For example, Poland’s bigger cities — particularly Warsaw — offer fascinating and flavorful food tours with a focus on vodka, fermenting techniques (for dishes like borscht), and hardy stews that originated in the country’s peasant past. — Rick Steves' Europe, The Seattle Times, "Specialized tours enrich travel," 14 Nov. 2018 Microsoft sent us two 3.5mm devices to test: a hardy foot pedal, made by StealthSwitch, and a fingertip-sized button. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Xbox Adaptive Controller is now out—and we go hand, foot, fingers, and elbows-on," 6 Sep. 2018 Consider the hardy succulent the gift that keeps on giving: With proper care, holiday cacti can last for years, blooming at different times depending on the species. — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Christmas Cactus Care: Everything You Need to Know About the Holiday Plant," 1 Aug. 2018 When designing permanent containers, remember that the plants will be less hardy than usual because their roots are more exposed to fluctuating air temperature. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening," 13 Aug. 2018 Common Ground Cherry Problems Ground cherries are susceptible to the same pests and diseases as tomatoes and tomatillos, but are hardier, perhaps because of their weed-like nature. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Hundreds of Ground Cherries," 31 July 2018

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