adj
stalwart
STAWL-wuht
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
Word Forms
more stalwart comparative, stalwarts plural, Stalwarts plural, most stalwart superlative
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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.