a. | 1. | Strong; lusty; vigorous; robust; sinewy; muscular; hence, firm; resolute; dauntless. |
2. | Proud; haughty; arrogant; hard. | |
3. | Firm; tough; materially strong; enduring; | |
4. | Large; bulky; corpulent. | |
n. | 1. | A strong, dark malt brew having a higher percentage of hops than porter; strong porter; a popular variety sold in the U. S. is |
Noun | 1. | stout - a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops |
2. | stout - a garment size for a large or heavy person | |
Adj. | 1. | stout - dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" Synonyms: stalwart |
2. | stout - euphemisms for `fat'; "men are portly and women are stout" Synonyms: portly | |
3. | stout - 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" |