sturdiest
sturdiest — adjective
- sturdiestpositive
- more sturdiestcomparative
- most sturdiestsuperlative
1. most solidly built and least likely to break, bend, or suffer damage from heavy
most solidly built and least likely to break, bend, or suffer damage from heavy use
Felipe bought the sturdiest work boots he could find at the shop.
the sturdiest + noun (concrete object)
The old wooden table turned out to be the sturdiest piece in the house.
Maeve chose the sturdiest suitcase for her three-month trip across Asia.
Of all the chairs they tested, the oak one was by far the sturdiest.
The engineers built the bridge using the sturdiest steel available at the time.
- strongest
broader term; covers physical power, taste, emotion, and intensity
- toughest
emphasises ability to withstand force or harsh conditions
- most durable
stresses resistance to wear over a long period of time
- most robust
suggests vigorous, healthy solidity that handles stress well
文法句型
the sturdiest + noun
the sturdiest of + plural noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly describes furniture, buildings, shoes, containers, and tools. Used only for physical objects.
常見錯誤
2. most firm and unyielding in attitude, resolve, or support when facing opposition
most firm and unyielding in attitude, resolve, or support when facing opposition
Nora gave the sturdiest defence of the new policy at the town meeting.
the sturdiest + abstract noun (defence)
Throughout the crisis, Karim remained the sturdiest voice for calm in the office.
The senator offered the sturdiest resistance to the proposed tax changes.
Among the board members, Sivan was the sturdiest opponent of the merger plan.
Her grandmother showed the sturdiest determination to recover after the surgery.
- firmest
emphasises steadiness and refusal to shift position
- most resolute
formal; stresses determined purpose and unwavering commitment
- most steadfast
suggests loyalty and consistency over a long period
- weakest
least firm in conviction or resolve
文法句型
the sturdiest + noun
the sturdiest of + plural noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically describes abstract qualities: defence, opposition, resistance, support, or determination. Distinguish from sense 1, which applies only to physical objects.