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- Dictionaryhardy/ˈhɑːdi/
adjective
- 1. capable of enduring difficult conditions; robust: "a hardy breed of cattle"
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1. : bold, brave. a hardy intrepid spirit. 2. : audacious, brazen. 3. a. : accustomed to dealing with fatigue or hardships : robust. The soldiers were strong and hardy. b. : capable of withstanding adverse conditions. hardy outdoor furniture. hardy plants. hardy cattle. hardily. ˈhär-dᵊl-ē. adverb. hardiness. ˈhär-dē-nəs.
HARDY definition: 1. strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations: 2. Hardy plants can live…. Learn more.
Hardy definition: capable of enduring fatigue, hardship, exposure, etc.; sturdy; strong. See examples of HARDY used in a sentence.
Hardy means tough––if you're hardy, you don't get tired easily and can endure hardship. People who don't catch cold often attribute this fact to their coming from hardy farming stock. Before 1200, hardy indicated boldness and daring in battle and was probably influenced by hard.
strong and able to survive difficult conditions and bad weather. a hardy breed of sheep. These hardy mountain folk seem to thrive on the cold. A few hardy souls had turned out to watch the hockey game. a very hardy breed of cattle. Want to learn more?
People and animals that are hardy are strong and able to cope with difficult conditions. It should not surprise us that such an environment has produced a hardy and independent people. Hardy antelope wander in from the desert. hardiness uncountable noun. ...the hardiness, endurance, and courage of my companions.
1. having or demanding a tough constitution; robust. 2. bold; courageous. 3. foolhardy; rash. 4. (Botany) (of plants) able to live out of doors throughout the winter.
