English adjective: stalwart | |||
1. | stalwart having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships | ||
Samples | Hardy explorers of northern Canada. Proud of her tall stalwart son. Stout seamen. Sturdy young athletes. | ||
Synonyms | hardy, stout, sturdy | ||
Similar | robust | ||
Antonyms | frail | ||
2. | stalwart dependable | ||
Samples | The stalwart citizens at Lexington. A stalwart supporter of the UN. Stout hearts. | ||
Synonyms | stout | ||
Similar | resolute | ||
Antonyms | irresolute | ||
3. | stalwart used especially of persons | ||
Samples | A stalwart knight. A stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army. | ||
Synonyms | stouthearted | ||
Similar | brave, courageous | ||
Antonyms | cowardly, fearful | ||
English noun: stalwart | |||
1. | stalwart (person) a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) | ||
Synonyms | loyalist | ||
Broader (hypernym) | admirer, booster, champion, friend, protagonist, supporter | ||