STURDILY
sturdily
(adverb) in a sturdy manner; “feet sturdily apart”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
sturdily (comparative more sturdily, superlative most sturdily)
In a sturdy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Stur"di*ly, adv.
Definition: In a sturdy manner.
STURDY
Stur"dy, a. [Compar. Sturdier; superl. Sturdiest.] Etym: [OE. sturdi
inconsiderable, OF. estourdi stunned, giddy, thoughtless, rash, F.
Ă©tourdi, p.p. of OF. estourdir to stun, to render giddy, to amaze, F.
Ă©tourdir; of uncertain origin. The sense has probably been influenced
by E. stout.]
1. Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling;
stern.
This sturdy marquis gan his hearte dress To rue upon her wifely
steadfastness. Chaucer.
This must be done, and I would fain see Mortal so sturdy as to
gainsay. Hudibras.
A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of
impiety with less reluctance than he took the first steps. Atterbury.
2. Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality; as, a man
of sturdy piety or patriotism.
3. Characterized by physical strength or force; strong; lusty;
violent; as, a sturdy lout.
How bowed the woods beneath their sturdy stroke! Gray.
4. Stiff; stout; strong; as, a sturdy oak. Milton.
He was not of any delicate contexture; his limbs rather sturdy than
dainty. Sir H. Wotton.
Syn.
– Hardy; stout; strong; firm; robust; stiff.
Stur"dy, n. Etym: [OF. estourdi giddiness, stupefaction.] (Vet.)
Definition: A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or
by dullness and stupor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition