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1. | [ adjective ] having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships | |
Synonyms: | sturdy stout stalwart | |
Examples: | "hardy explorers of northern Canada" "proud of her tall stalwart son" "stout seamen" "sturdy young athletes" |
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Related terms: | robust | |
2. | [ adjective ] resolute and without fear | |
Synonyms: | fearless doughty | |
Related terms: | manly | |
3. | [ noun ] (writing) English novelist and poet (1840-1928) | |
Synonyms: | thomas_hardy | |
Related terms: | writer | |
4. | [ noun ] (film,performing arts) United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) | |
Synonyms: | oliver_hardy | |
Related terms: | comedian laurel_and_hardy | |
5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 310 | |
6. | [ adjective ] able to survive under unfavorable conditions | |
Examples: | "strawberries are hardy and easy to grow" "camels are tough and hardy creatures" |
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Related terms: | rugged | |
Similar spelling: |
hard hair_dye Harrod haired harried Harty Hardt haart Hardaway Hardie Hardee hairdo Hayward Harriet |