staunch

²staunch

adj \ˈstȯnch, ˈstänch\

Definition of STAUNCH

1

a : watertight, sound b : strongly built : substantial

2

: steadfast in loyalty or principle <a staunch friend>

— staunch·ly adverb

— staunch·ness noun

Variants of STAUNCH

staunch also stanch \ˈstȯnch, ˈstänch, ˈstanch\

Examples of STAUNCH

1. She is a staunch advocate of women's rights.
2. He's a staunch believer in the value of regular exercise.
3. I'm one of his staunchest supporters.

Origin of STAUNCH

Middle English, from Anglo-French estanche, feminine of estanc, from estancher to stanch — more at stanch

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to STAUNCH

Synonyms: constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, loyal, pious, faithful (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true, true-blue

Antonyms: disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Related Words: dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious

Near Antonyms: irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

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Rhymes with STAUNCH

craunch, haunch, launch, paunch, raunch, stanch