sturdily

/ˈstɜːdɪli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɜːrdɪli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstərdə̇lē How to pronounce sturdily (audio) ˈstə̄d-,  ˈstəid-,  -li/ (ame, mw)

sturdily — adverb

1. so that something is solid enough to bear weight, pressure, or rough use without

1.副詞C1
釋義

so that something is solid enough to bear weight, pressure, or rough use without breaking easily

例句

Selim fastened the bookshelf sturdily to the wall before the baby arrived.

sturdily + fastened to [surface]

The footbridge was sturdily built with thick steel under the wooden boards.

sturdily + built (physical construction)

同義詞
  • solidly

    often stresses dense, reliable construction without the slightly rugged feeling of sturdily

  • securely

    focuses more on being safely fixed in place than on the object's overall toughness

  • firmly

    often describes a tight hold or attachment, not the full physical build of the object

反義詞
  • flimsily

    suggests weak construction that bends, tears, or breaks easily

  • loosely

    opposite when something is attached without a tight or reliable hold

文法句型

sturdily + built/made/fastened

verb + sturdily + prepositional phrase

用法筆記

Usually used for objects, furniture, buildings, or parts that need to stay strong under weight or pressure. It commonly appears with built, made, fixed, or attached.

常見錯誤

❌The website was sturdily designed.
✅The website was solidly designed.
💡'sturdily' usually describes physical strength, not abstract design quality.

2. in a firm, determined way that does not give in easily to pressure, fear, or out

2.副詞C1
釋義

in a firm, determined way that does not give in easily to pressure, fear, or outside influence

例句

Tomas sturdily refused to sell the family farm to the developer.

sturdily + refused to-infinitive

Despite their doubts, the nurses sturdily kept to the new safety plan.

sturdily + kept to + plan

同義詞
  • firmly

    the usual everyday choice for showing a steady, resolute position

  • resolutely

    sounds more formal and emphasizes a fixed decision after thought

  • steadfastly

    highlights loyalty and consistency over a longer period

反義詞
  • hesitantly

    shows uncertainty or lack of confidence before acting

  • weakly

    suggests little conviction or resistance when facing pressure

文法句型

sturdily + refused/defended/backed

sturdily + kept to + plan/principle

用法筆記

More formal and less common than firmly or strongly in everyday speech. It often appears when someone resists pressure or continues to support a decision, belief, or plan.

常見錯誤

❌She sturdily lifted the suitcase onto the bus.
✅She lifted the suitcase with effort.
💡this sense is about determination, not the physical force of a movement.