stoutly

In determined fashion

Stoutly means with firmness, resolve, or vigor.

To stoutly defend a position is to defend it with conviction.

To stoutly deny an accusation is to reject it emphatically.

The word carries connotations of solid resistance: She stoutly maintained her innocence despite the pressure.

resolute

determined

Firmly committed to purpose

committed · unflinching · dogged · persistent · tenacious · adamant · unshakeable · unswerving · indomitable · unrelenting

vigorous

energetically

With much vigor

heartily · lustily · spiritedly · dynamically · strenuously · robustly · enthusiastically · zestfully

brave

courageously

In a fearless manner

boldly · intrepidly · heroically · dauntlessly · undaunted · lionhearted · audaciously · pluckily · valorously

robust

sturdy

Solidly built, durable

rugged · tough · hardy · reinforced · well-built · substantial · heavily · thickset · stocky · burly

defiant

resisted

Refused to yield

rejected · maintained · insisted · defended · rebuffed · repudiated · obstinate · unyielding · stubborn · bullheaded

Opposites
determination and resolve

stoutlyweakly

Without much force

feebly · halfheartedly · half-heartedly · irresolutely · waveringly

courage and boldness

stoutlytimidly

In fearful, hesitant fashion

cowardly · fearfully · spinelessly · nervelessly · pusillanimously

physical vigor

stoutlyweakly

Without much force

feebly · frailly · delicately · shakily · faintly

Phrases
Family

stout, stoutness, stouthearted, stouter, stoutest, stoutheartedness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G