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- Dictionaryhardy/ˈhɑːdi/
adjective
- 1. capable of enduring difficult conditions; robust: "a hardy breed of cattle"
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Learn the meaning of hardy as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Also find related biographical names and phrases containing hardy.
Hardy means strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as plants, animals, or people, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
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.
Hardy means strong and able to survive difficult conditions and bad weather. It can also describe plants that can live outside through the winter. Learn more about the word origin, usage and synonyms of hardy.
Hardy can be an adjective meaning strong, courageous, or able to survive cold weather, or a noun meaning a chisel or a comedian. Learn how to use hardy in different contexts and see its origin and frequency.
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.
