Hardy (n.)

  1. United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

    [ Syn: hardy , oliver hardy ]

  2. English novelist and poet (1840-1928)

    [ Syn: hardy , thomas hardy ]

    hardy (adj.)

  1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; hardy explorers of northern Canada; proud of her tall stalwart son; stout seamen; sturdy young athletes

    [ Syn: stalwart , stout , sturdy ]

  2. able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions; strawberries are hardy and easy to grow; camels are tough and hardy creatures'

  3. invulnerable to fear or intimidation; audacious explorers; fearless reporters and photographers; intrepid pioneers

    [ Syn: audacious , brave , dauntless , fearless , intrepid , unfearing ]

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