adj. 1 robust, stout, strong, mighty, powerful, rugged, staunch, hardy, sturdy, vigorous, lusty, indomitable, solid, able-bodied, brawny, sinewy, muscular, fit, healthy, hale, (hale and) hearty, Colloq husky, hefty, beefy We shall need a dozen stalwart men to carry out the raid 2 redoubtable, intrepid, undaunted, resolute, firm, determined, unbending, steadfast, tenacious, unswerving, unwavering, unfaltering, unflinching, uncompromising, unyielding, persevering, persistent, unflagging, relentless, tireless, untiring, indefatigable Although they lost, their lawyers put up a stalwart defence 3 brave, courageous, daring, intrepid, valiant, heroic, manly, manful, fearless, indomitable, stout-hearted, bold, audacious, game, red-blooded, plucky, mettlesome, lion-hearted, spirited These stalwart knights met at dawn on the battlefield
n. 4 supporter, upholder, sustainer, partisan, loyalist, (party) faithful, trouper, hero, heroine And most of all I want to thank those stalwarts who have supported me throughout this victorious campaign