Definition

1. Noun:
   • The property of excessive fatness: The physical state or quality of being very overweight or corpulent.
   • The property of being strong and resolute: The quality of being physically strong, sturdy, or morally determined and courageous.

Usage Examples

• Referring to physical fatness:

  • His stoutness made it difficult to find clothes that fit comfortably.
  • The doctor advised him to reduce his stoutness for better health.

• Referring to strength or resoluteness:

  • The stoutness of the old bridge surprised the engineers.
  • We admired the stoutness of her convictions in the face of criticism.

Advanced Usage

• "Stoutness of heart": A phrase emphasizing moral courage and determination.
  • It took great stoutness of heart to stand up to the corrupt officials.

Variants and Related Words

• Stout (adj): Having a thick or solid build; physically strong; brave and determined.

  • He was a stout man who carried the heavy load easily.
  • She offered stout resistance to the proposed changes.

• Stoutly (adv): In a strong, sturdy, or resolute manner.

  • He stoutly defended his friend's reputation.

Synonyms

• For fatness: Corpulence, portliness, heaviness, obesity.
• For strength/resoluteness: Sturdiness, robustness, firmness, courage, fortitude.

Antonyms

• For fatness: Slenderness, thinness, leanness.
• For strength/resoluteness: Weakness, frailty, indecisiveness.

Related Phrases

• Stoutness of purpose: Firmness and determination in pursuing a goal.
  • Her stoutness of purpose ensured the project's success despite many obstacles.

Noun

1. the property of excessive fatness
2. the property of being strong and resolute