stout
Comparative
stouter
Superlative
stoutest
1
(of a person) slightly fat and heavy
- The stout man lumbered down the street, his heavyset figure moving with determination.
- Despite his best efforts to lose weight, he remained stout and struggled to fit into his clothes.
- The stout man struggled to squeeze through the narrow doorway, his large belly grazing the frame.
- She waddled down the street, her stout figure swaying from side to side with each step.
- The stout woman huffed and puffed as she climbed the stairs, her heavyset frame slowing her progress.
2
reliably strong, solid, or dependable
- The bridge is stout and can bear heavy loads.
- A stout companion never lets you down.
- The company relies on stout equipment for daily operations.
- The boots are stout enough for rugged terrain.
Synonyms:
3
physically strong and tough, able to endure hard work or harsh conditions
- The stout lumberjack could chop wood for hours without tiring.
- Mountain guides need stout legs to climb steep trails daily.
- Her stout resilience helped her survive years of hardship.
- The soldier's stout endurance impressed his commanders.
- Stout horses were chosen to pull the heavy wagon through the mud.