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Definition of stoutly
stoutly
/ˈstaʊt.li/
stout · ly
Adjective:stout
stoutly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• adverb
1
With courage, determination, and firm resolve; resolutely or boldly.
Example
"The mayor stoutly defended the new environmental policy against criticism from industry lobbyists."
2
In a strong, sturdy, or solidly built manner.
Example
"The mountain cabin was stoutly constructed from heavy oak timbers to withstand severe winter blizzards."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'stout' (borrowed from Old French 'estout', meaning 'proud, fierce, or strong', of Germanic origin) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stoutly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stoutly