Sturdy (adjective)

  1. Firmly built and able to withstand pressure or wear.
  2. Having physical strength and endurance.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "strong, robust"): from old french estur, from latin instabilis "unsteady", from in- "not" + stabilis (see stable).

Examples:

  1. The chair was sturdy and well-made.
  2. The tree was old but still sturdy.
  3. He was a sturdy old man who could lift a heavy weight.
  4. The bridge was sturdy enough to hold many cars.
  5. The material was sturdy and will last for a long time.
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