stouthearted
Definition
Adjective: 1. Brave and determined; possessing courage and fortitude of spirit: This word describes a person who is not only courageous in facing danger or difficulty but also possesses a steadfast, resolute heart and mind. It implies a combination of physical bravery and moral strength.
Usage
The adjective "stouthearted" is used to describe a person's character, emphasizing their inner strength and unwavering courage. It is a formal and somewhat literary term, often found in historical narratives, descriptions of heroic figures, or in praise of someone's resilient spirit.
Examples
- The stouthearted explorer led his team through the treacherous mountain pass.
- Despite the overwhelming odds, the stouthearted defenders refused to surrender the castle.
- She remained stouthearted throughout her long illness, inspiring everyone around her.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a comparative or superlative form: , , or (noun) to describe the quality itself.
- Of all the soldiers, he was the most stouthearted.
- Her stoutheartedness in the face of adversity was remarkable.
Variants and Related Words
- Stout (adj): While often meaning "thick or heavy in build," it can also mean "brave, determined" in an archaic or literary sense, which is the root of "stouthearted."
- Stoutheartedness (n): The noun form denoting the quality of being stouthearted.
Synonyms
- Courageous: Having or showing courage.
- Valiant: Possessing or showing courage or determination.
- Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous.
- Dauntless: Showing fearlessness and determination.
- Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
Antonyms
- Cowardly
- Timid
- Fainthearted
- Irresolute
Adjective
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used especially of persons
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a stalwart knight
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a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army
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