sturdy
adjective
strongly built; stalwart; robust.
sturdier
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comparativeof sturdy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Baidoo suggests a more supportive flip-flop, such as a FitFlop, which is sturdier and contoured - a world away from the flat and thin flip-flops that have been cut from a big sheet of foam.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
A bull market supported by several sectors is much sturdier than one balanced on a tower of parabolic semiconductor stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The simulations showed that Jupiter acted as a stronger barrier for larger and sturdier particles than for smaller dust grains.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
A big reason she’s on a sturdier path is her career adviser, who was installed at Fair Play High School through a program started by billionaire investment banker Byron Trott.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
As if propelled by some force beyond even my own power, my boots kept marching down that walkway, louder and stronger and sturdier than I’d ever walked before.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
