hardy (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdi/

Definition

Able to survive or to continue to do something in spite of difficulty or danger.

Examples

• These plants are hardy enough to survive the winter frost.

• He was a hardy man, accustomed to the harsh conditions of the sea.

• The team showed a hardy spirit, refusing to give up even when they were losing.

How to Use hardy

hardy enough to (prepositional phrase)

Sufficiently strong or resilient to be able to do something. — "The old house was hardy enough to withstand the storm."

Synonyms of hardy

Words with a similar meaning to hardy:

• tough
• strong
• sturdy
• resilient
• robust

Antonyms of hardy

Words with the opposite meaning to hardy:

• fragile
• delicate

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