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sturdily

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a sturdy manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This table is so sturdily built that I can stand on it without fear of it breaking.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a sturdy manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • feet sturdily apart

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English sturdy Middle English -ly English -ly English sturdily From sturdy + -ly.