Search Dictionary
Definition of stalwart

stalwart

/ˈstɔːl.wɚt/
stal · wart
Adverb:stalwartly
•
Plural:stalwarts
JUMP TO:

stalwart Lexical Profile

stalwart Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; resolute in support or dedication.

Example

"She remained a stalwart advocate for public education throughout her forty-year career."

2

Physically strong, sturdy, and robust in build or constitution.

Example

"The stalwart rowers guided the wooden boat steadily through the choppy coastal waters."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for stalwart
Antonyms
View all antonyms for stalwart

• noun

1

A loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporter of or participant in an organization, team, or cause.

Example

"Longtime party stalwarts gathered at the convention center to organize the upcoming campaign."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for stalwart
Antonyms
View all antonyms for stalwart

• Nearby Words

stall
stallholder
stallion
stalwart
stalwartly
stamen
stamina

Word Origin & Etymology

From Scots stalwart, a variant of Middle English stalworth, derived from Old English stælwierþe ('serviceable, sturdy'), a compound of stæl ('place, standing') and wierþe ('worthy').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stalwart. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stalwart
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.