sturdily

In robust fashion

Sturdily means in a strong, solid, or robust manner.

Something built sturdily can withstand wear and stress: The cabin was sturdily constructed from local timber.

A person who stands sturdily holds their ground with physical or moral firmness: She sturdily refused to change her position.

physical

standing

Position, physical or social

balanced · positioned · braced · upright · erect · footed · stationed · poised · set · steadied

construction

built

Constructed or assembled

braced · anchored · supported · fastened · secured · assembled · framed · bolted · riveted · welded

resistance

withstanding

Tolerating force or hardship

weathering · surviving · holding · lasting · persisting · bearing · tolerating · opposing · refusing · rebuffing

movement

walking

Locomotion on foot

trudging · trekking · plodding · stomping · hiking · advancing · progressing · proceeding · moving · pushing

Opposites
physical strength and construction

sturdilyflimsily

In an insubstantial manner

frailly · weakly · shakily · delicately · feebly

vigor and determination

sturdilyfeebly

Without vigor or power

weakly · halfheartedly · listlessly · spinelessly · languidly

Family

sturdiness, sturdier, sturdiest

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