stalwart

[stawl-wert] / ˈstɔl wərt /

ADJECTIVE

strong, valiant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dependable fearless indomitable intrepid redoubtable staunch stout tenacious vigorous

STRONG

bold bound brave daring husky powerhouse solid steamroller tough

WEAK

athletic bound and determined brawny brick-wall courageous dauntless dead set on forceful gutsy hanging tough hefty lusty muscular nervy robust rugged sinewy spunky stouthearted strapping sturdy substantial unafraid undaunted valorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid timid undependable unreliable weak yielding

STRONG

cowardly fearful meek quiet reticent retiring shy soft vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Like the stalwart Dark Knight, García Harfuch emits the vibe of a vigilant protector who compensates for a lack of superpowers with more cerebral skills — a mix of intelligence, resolve and moxie.

From Los Angeles Times

Making matters worse are Liverpool’s former stalwarts fading from view.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he has been a stalwart by Zelensky's side throughout the war.

From Barron's

The Hollywood restaurant opened in October 2021 to fanfare, garnering national praise for its stylish clientele, its inventive approach to stalwart, modern-American classics.

From Los Angeles Times

Its market capitalisation of 8.8 billion pounds is more than the market value of supermarket Sainsbury's and more than double that of Marks & Spencer - two stalwarts of British retailing.

From Reuters

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