HARDY

adj. 1 robust, sturdy, strong, rugged, tough, durable, sound, stalwart, stout, vigorous, able-bodied, red-blooded, fit, hale, healthy, Colloq husky The pioneers were hardy souls 2 bold, courageous, daring, valorous, valiant, brave, manly, intrepid, fearless, heroic, plucky He was among the hardy sailors who went with Magellan