During the 12th century, forms of stalworth began to be used to describe strongly built people or animals (a meaning stalwart carries). It also came to be used as an adjective for people who …

Stalwart definition: strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust.. See examples of STALWART used in a sentence.

STALWART meaning: 1. loyal, especially for a long time; able to be trusted: 2. (especially of a person) physically…. Learn more.

Nov 20, 2025 · stalwart (plural stalwarts) One who has a strong build. One who firmly supports a cause. quotations

stalwart (of something) a loyal supporter who does a lot of work for an organization, especially a political party. They have been stalwarts of the local amateur dramatic society for over 30 …

1. Loyal and resolute: a stalwart ally; stalwart support. 2. Strong and imposing: a stalwart oak tree.

stal•wart (stôl′ wərt), adj. strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust. strong and brave; valiant: a stalwart knight. firm, steadfast, or uncompromising: a stalwart supporter of the U.N. n. a …

A stalwart is a loyal worker or supporter of an organization, especially a political party. His free-trade policies aroused suspicion among Tory stalwarts. She is a stalwart of the Residents' …

To be stalwart is to be courageous and dependable, like a stalwart knight who defends a kingdom from a ferocious dragon.

Some common synonyms of stalwart are stout, strong, sturdy, tenacious, and tough. While all these words mean "showing power to resist or to endure," stalwart suggests an unshakable …