stalwart

12 synonyms and 7 antonyms for stalwart, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

strong brave

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

sturdy resilient robust stout courageous daring valiant hardy

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

stouthearted loyalist

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.

“Two stalwart guards stood at the gate.”

sturdy resilient robust stout strong brave courageous daring valiant hardy stouthearted

Opposites

feeble flimsy soft weak cowardly spineless gutless

2. noun

A dependable, long-standing supporter of a cause, team, or organization.

“The veteran player is a stalwart of the club, having played there for fifteen years.”

loyalist

How to use stalwart

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a stalwart supporter stalwart defender team stalwart

Etymology

From an older Scots and English form stalworth, meaning physically strong and brave, later reshaped under the influence of Sir Walter Scott's writing.

Full origin of stalwart →

Frequently asked questions

What does “stalwart” mean?

The word “stalwart” means strongly and solidly built; sturdy. In plain terms, solid, loyal, and reliable — used for both people's build and their steadfast support of something.

How do you pronounce “stalwart”?

“Stalwart” is pronounced STAWL-wuht (/ˈstɔl.wɚt/ in IPA).

How do you use “stalwart” in a sentence?

Here is “stalwart” used in a sentence: “Two stalwart guards stood at the gate.”

What is another word for “stalwart”?

Words with a similar meaning to “stalwart” include resilient, robust, stout, strong, brave and courageous.

What is the opposite of “stalwart”?

The opposite of “stalwart” — its antonyms — are feeble, flimsy, soft, weak and cowardly.

What part of speech is “stalwart”?

Depending on how it is used, “stalwart” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “stalwart” have?

“Stalwart” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: strongly and solidly built; sturdy.

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