hardy meaning and definition

HARDY noun

Definition of Hardy (noun)

1. United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
   • synonyms: Oliver Hardy
2. English novelist and poet (1840-1928)
   • synonyms: Thomas Hardy

HARDY adjective

Definition of hardy (adjective)

1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
   • "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"
   • synonyms: stalwart, stout, sturdy
2. able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions
   • "strawberries are hardy and easy to grow"; "camels are tough and hardy creatures"
3. invulnerable to fear or intimidation
   • "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers"
   • synonyms: audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, intrepid, unfearing