adj
stalwart
STAWL-wuht
Stalwart (adj) means Strongly and solidly built; sturdy. Example: “Two stalwart guards stood at the gate.”
adj
1
Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.
"Two stalwart guards stood at the gate."
2
Loyal, determined, and dependable, especially over a long time.
"She remained a stalwart supporter of the campaign through every setback."
noun
1
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."
How to use stalwart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSolid, loyal, and reliable — used for both people's build and their steadfast support of something.
Common pairings
a stalwart supporter
stalwart defender
team stalwart
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Word forms
- Plural
- stalwarts
- Comparative
- more stalwart
- Superlative
- most stalwart
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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.
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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.
