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In a forceful or powerful manner
“The hugely controversial contiguous cull of livestock to combat the foot-and-mouth epidemic was stoutly defended by the Government.”
In a daring, courageous or determined manner
“Ingleton battled gamely to the end, but a stout Kirkby defence kept their fourth clean sheet.”
In a manner that is sturdy or well-built
“The father was a rather short, stout man with a feathery blonde mustache, who spoke for the rest.”
Adverb for plump or rotund in build
“The leading person was a fat and stout man. Every part of his body was round, and his face had a wide smile, an affable and harmless look.”
Adverb for large in physical size
“The unit consists of a stout tank divided into two compartments.”
Adverb for having well-developed muscles
“The stout and muscular lady also danced on a tight rope, which with her bounces acted like a taut bowstring, projecting the athlete high into the air.”
Adverb for consisting of matter all through
Adverb for not capable of being physically destroyed
Adverb for having the appearance of a mature woman, often of larger physical stature and somewhat unkempt or dowdy
Adverb for fulfilling its function adequately
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