Definition

Adjective: - Having a thick, strong, or robust stem. This describes a plant or similar organism whose main supporting stalk is notably sturdy and substantial.

Usage Notes

The adjective "stout-stemmed" is used attributively, meaning it almost always comes before a noun to describe it. It is a compound adjective formed from "stout" (strong and thick) and "stemmed" (having a stem). It is typically used in botanical, horticultural, or descriptive natural contexts.

Examples

• The gardeners selected stout-stemmed sunflowers that could withstand the strong winds.
• This variety of pepper is particularly stout-stemmed, supporting its heavy fruit without staking.
• We need to find a stout-stemmed plant for the center of the arrangement to provide structure.

Advanced Usage

• While primarily botanical, "stout-stemmed" can be used metaphorically to describe any object or structure that has a thick, central support, though this is less common.
  • The old-fashioned microphone was a stout-stemmed piece of equipment.

Variants and Related Words

• Stem (n): The main trunk or stalk of a plant.
• Stout (adj): (of a person) somewhat fat or heavy; (of a thing) strong and thick.
• Thick-stemmed (adj): Similar in meaning to "stout-stemmed," emphasizing diameter.
• Sturdy (adj): Strongly built; robust. (A more general synonym for the quality of the stem).

Synonyms

• Thick-stemmed
• Robust-stemmed
• Sturdy-stemmed
• Strong-stemmed

Antonyms

• Thin-stemmed
• Slender-stemmed
• Spindly
• Weak-stemmed

Adjective

1. having a stout stem