stout

4 synonyms and 6 antonyms for stout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Solidly built; somewhat fat.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

hardy sturdy

Rare, literary or technical

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

portly stalwart

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Solidly built; somewhat fat.

“The stout old farmer had hands like shovels.”

hardy sturdy portly stalwart

Opposites

slender frail thin lean

2. adj

Brave and firm in spirit.

“She put up stout resistance against the takeover.”

Opposites

irresolute weak

How to use stout

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

stout defence stout resistance pint of stout

Etymology

From Old French estout ("brave, proud"), from Frankish stolt, ultimately from a root meaning "bold, proud". The original sense was about courage; the meaning shifted to "thickset, fat" as a politer way of describing size, from around 1804.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stout” mean?

The word “stout” means solidly built; somewhat fat. In plain terms, either bodily thickset, or firm and determined in spirit — and separately, a strong dark beer like Guinness.

How do you pronounce “stout”?

“Stout” is pronounced stowt (/staʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “stout” in a sentence?

Here is “stout” used in a sentence: “The stout old farmer had hands like shovels.”

What part of speech is “stout”?

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

Where does the word “stout” come from?

The word “stout” dates back to around 1804 and comes from Old French.

Is “stout” a common word?

“Stout” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “stout” have?

“Stout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: solidly built; somewhat fat.

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