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Sturdy

STUR-dee

/ˈstɜːrdiː/

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sturdy

Dictionary meaning

Substantially made or constructed.

Examples

  • Sturdy steel shelves.

Synonyms: tough

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

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muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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