hardily

In tough fashion

Hardily means in a hardy manner—with endurance, robustness, or bold determination.

Plants that survive hardily withstand harsh conditions.

A person who hardily faces challenges does so with resilience and courage: She hardily pressed on despite the freezing rain.

The word is uncommon, as hardy itself rarely needs an adverb form.

bravely

courageously

In a fearless manner

intrepidly · dauntlessly · gallantly · audaciously · pluckily · unflinchingly · heroically · daringly · undauntedly · stoutheartedly

vigorously

robustly

With forceful vitality

strongly · sturdily · healthily · ruggedly · huskily · powerfully · vitally · dynamically · forcefully · stoutly

resiliently

tenaciously

With stubborn persistence

determinedly · unwaveringly · indomitably · perseveringly · enduringly · toughly · grittily · staunchly · stubbornly · unrelentingly

Opposites
physical robustness and endurance

hardilydelicately

In a careful, subtle manner

feebly · weakly · frailly · tenderly · helplessly

courage and boldness

hardilycravenly

In cowardly manner

timidly · fearfully · cowardly · timorously · meekly

Phrases
Family

hardiness, hardihood

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G