Weight and Steadiness: English Vocabulary List

thick or heavy in a chemical context

"The liquid is dense."

"The dense fog made it impossible to see more than a few feet ahead so they decided to pull over and wait."

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

"His walk is ponderous."

"The ponderous elephant walked slowly through the jungle while the tourists watched from a safe distance in their open vehicle."

firmly secured in one position and unable to move or change

"The rock is steadfast."

"Her steadfast loyalty to her friends never wavered, even during the most challenging times they faced together."

physically strong and tough, able to endure hard work or harsh conditions

"He has a stout body."

"The stout old man was not very tall but he was strong and could lift heavy boxes without any help from anyone else."

built to endure stress or wear without breaking or being easily damaged

"The coffee is robust."

"The robust immune system of the healthy child fought off the flu virus within just a few days without any medication."

weighing very little

"The cake is airy."

"The cake is airy and light and full of tiny air bubbles from the whipped egg whites."

easily harmed or destroyed

"The flower is delicate."

"The delicate flower petals fell off the stem when she touched them because they were so fragile and easily damaged by human hands."

weak and likely to be destroyed or damaged

"The old man is frail."

"The frail old woman needed help climbing the stairs because her legs were too weak to support her body weight safely."

uncertain about the exact details of something

"His story is shaky."

"Her alibi for the night of the crime was shaky, with several inconsistencies in her account."

strongly built or solid in nature

"The chair is sturdy."

"The sturdy wooden chair held the weight of the large man without making any creaking sounds or showing any signs of weakness at all."

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

"The material is resilient."

"The resilient plant survived the drought because its deep roots could reach water that was far below the surface of the dry soil."

able to resist wear, damage, or decay

"The bag is durable."

"The durable hiking boots lasted for over five years of regular use and they never leaked or fell apart."

lacking firmness and strength

"The lettuce is limp."

"The old, dried-out bread had a limp texture, completely lacking its former firmness and appealing softness."