sturdy
Translation
sturdy, robust, strong, solid
Examples
He built a sturdy wooden table.
He built a sturdy wooden table.
She has a sturdy, athletic build.
She has a sturdy, athletic build.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) sturdy ((noun)) He built a sturdy wooden table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: robust, strong, solid; Antonyms: flimsy, weak, fragile
Etymology
From Old French 'estourdi' meaning 'dazed, reckless', which shifted to mean 'fierce, brave' and then 'strong'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sturdy' tree with a strong trunk that doesn't move in the wind.