adj

stalwart

STAWL-wuht

Stalwart (adj) means Strongly and solidly built; sturdy. Example: “Two stalwart guards stood at the gate.”

adj

Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.

"Two stalwart guards stood at the gate."

Loyal, determined, and dependable, especially over a long time.

"She remained a stalwart supporter of the campaign through every setback."

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."

How to use stalwart

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Synonyms

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resilient robust stout strong brave courageous daring valiant

Antonyms

feeble flimsy soft weak cowardly spineless gutless

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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.

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