staunch
firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty: He delivered a staunch defense of the government.
strong; substantial: a staunch little hut in the woods.
impervious to water or other liquids; watertight: a staunch vessel.
Origin of staunch
1- Sometimes stanch .
synonym study For staunch
Other words for staunch
Other words from staunch
- staunch·ly, adverb
- staunch·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for staunch (1 of 2)
/ (stɔːntʃ) /
loyal, firm, and dependable: a staunch supporter
solid or substantial in construction
rare (of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy
Origin of staunch
1Derived forms of staunch
- staunchly, adverb
- staunchness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for staunch (2 of 2)
/ (stɔːntʃ) /
a variant spelling of stanch
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