Hardy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions; "strawberries are hardy and easy to grow"; "camels are tough and hardy creatures".
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Examples
- The park ranger was a hardy woman who had spent years hiking in the rugged mountains.
- Camels are tough and hardy creatures that can go for days without water in the desert.
- The farmer planted hardy winter crops that could withstand the freezing temperatures and snow.
- The hardy evergreen trees were the only ones that survived the harsh winter storm.
- The explorers were a hardy group who had braved many challenging expeditions in the wilderness.
Meaning 3
Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.