staunch

adjective
UK: /stɔːntʃ/
US: /stɔːntʃ/

  1. Loyal and committed in attitude.

    1. He is a staunch supporter of our local team.
    2. She is a staunch advocate for protecting endangered wildlife in the region.

  2. Firm or steadfast in principle; not wavering.

    1. My parents are staunch believers in hard work.
    2. The politician is a staunch defender of individual freedoms, despite public opinion.

Synonyms

loyal stop firm faithful halt committed steadfast
staunch transitive-verb

  1. To stop the flow of something, especially blood.

    1. Use a cloth to staunch the cut on your hand.
    2. The doctor managed to staunch the bleeding with a pressure bandage quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "staunch" in English means: Loyal and committed in attitude., Firm or steadfast in principle; not wavering..

The phonetic transcription of "staunch" is /stɔːntʃ/ in British English and /stɔːntʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "staunch": loyal, stop, firm, faithful, halt, committed, steadfast.

Example usage of "staunch": "He is a staunch supporter of our local team.". More examples on the page.