sturdy — strong and not easily damaged or broken; physically robust
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: strong and not easily damaged or broken; physically robust
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɜːrdi/
Korean meaning: 튼튼한, 견고한, 강건한
Korean pronunciation: **스터**디
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's sturdy handbag could probably survive a zombie apocalypse.
- The sturdy bridge has been connecting the two cities for over 100 years.
- He bought sturdy hiking boots that cost more than his car.
sturdy
ADJECTIVE//ˈstɜːrdi//
strong and not easily damaged or broken; physically robust
Strong scaffold withstands forceful testing
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Origin
From Old French 'sturde' meaning stubborn or reckless, derived from Vulgar Latin 'turdus' (possibly influenced by Germanic roots). The word evolved through Middle English to mean strong and robust.
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“My grandmother's sturdy handbag could probably survive a zombie apocalypse.”
“The sturdy bridge has been connecting the two cities for over 100 years.”
“He bought sturdy hiking boots that cost more than his car.”
“The sturdy oak tree provided shade for generations of families.”
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