hardy
[ˈhɑːdi]
[ˈhɑɹdi]
A hardy plant or animal can survive well in difficult conditions.
You might use this word when talking about plants that grow easily even in bad weather. For example, "Those succulents are really hardy - they don't need much water." You could also describe people as being hardy if they're able to work or travel a lot without getting tired. A person who's always on the go might be called hardy because they can take care of themselves in tough situations.
How common is "hardy"?
Word hardy is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
(usually in the plural) Anything, especially a plant, that is hardy.
adjective
Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
robustruggedstrong
Real examples of "hardy" in context
