hardy

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

(noun) English novelist and poet (1840-1928). Synonyms: Hardy, Thomas Hardy.

(adj) having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. Synonyms: stalwart, stout, sturdy. Examples: "Hardy explorers of northern canada." "Proud of her tall stalwart son." "Stout seamen." "Sturdy young athletes."

(adj) able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions. Examples: "Strawberries are hardy and easy to grow." "Camels are tough and hardy creatures."

(adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Synonyms: audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, intrepid, unfearing. Examples: "Audacious explorers." "Fearless reporters and photographers." "Intrepid pioneers."