staunchest

adjresolute, dependable

Synonyms for staunchest

adj resolute, dependable

Antonyms for staunchest

Word Origin & History

early 15c., "impervious to water," from Old French estanche "firm, watertight," fem. of estanc "dried, exhausted, wearied, vanquished," from Vulgar Latin *stanticare, probably from Latin stans (genitive stantis), present participle of stare "to stand," from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet). Sense of "strong, substantial" first recorded mid-15c.; of persons, "standing firm and true to one's principles" from 1620s.

Example Sentences for staunchest

I used to be one of his staunchest supporters, but I draw the line at lunacy.

He was one of Harry Hamilton's staunchest friends and admirers.

No, simpleton, he is one of the staunchest we have for the Ministry.

My family had been among the staunchest of Lutherans for generations.

And Emma's brother, the son of William's staunchest vassal, how fared he?

The city of London had been from the outset one of his staunchest supporters.

She used to regard me as one of the staunchest of the Proudieites!

"Yes, it's the waiting game that strains the staunchest morale," he admitted.

He and his son were regarded as amongst the staunchest of the Presbyterians.

Bunyan was one of the earliest of these, as he proved one of the staunchest.