stout

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Adjective

stoutCanonical form
stouterComparative
stoutestSuperlative
1

Having a thick, solid, and somewhat heavy build; corpulent or portly.

The stout man struggled to fit into the small chair.

2

Strong and thick; sturdy and robust in construction or material.

The hikers wore stout boots for the rocky trail.

3

Brave, bold, and determined; resolute in character.

The stout defenders refused to surrender despite being outnumbered.

Synonym

sturdyrobustportly

Antonym

slenderfrail

Noun

1

A dark, strong beer brewed with roasted malt or barley, typically having a rich, creamy texture.

I ordered a pint of stout at the Irish pub.