Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion

Stout has various meanings :

1. Heavily built, corpulent, fat.
Eg : She is getting too stout for her dresses.

Synonyms: big, rotund, stocky, portly, fleshy.

Antonyms: thin, lean, slender, slim; skinny, scrawny.

2. Bold, brave, or dauntless:.

Synonyms: valiant, gallant, intrepid, fearless, indomitable, courageous, stouthearted.

Antonyms: cowardly, timid, fearful, timorous, craven.

3. Firm; stubborn; resolute:.

Synonyms: obstinate, indomitable, steadfast, staunch, unwavering.

4. Forceful; vigorous:.
Eg : a stout argument or a stout wind (strong forceful wind).

Synonyms: intense, sharp, violent.

5. Strong of body; hearty; sturdy:.

Synonyms: brawny, sinewy, strapping, husky, robust.

6. Having endurance or staying power, as a horse.

Synonyms: stalwart, steady, untiring.

7. Strong in substance or body, as a beverage.

Antonyms: weak, tasteless, bland, flat.

Canny : intelligent and showing good judgement especially in business or politics.

Stout: Fat

Handsome :attractive

Obstinate: refusing to change your opinion,behaviour...

So answer is clever.

The word CANNY say to be smart or clever.

We can use in this way, he is a canny man/boy.

It is nothing but the self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.

Canny is adjective where person do things very carefully and cautiously. It is associated with the people those who are very intellectual and do things very wisely.

Stout means strong or strict. (according to sowmya).

Stout: Fat (acc to vinoth).

Which is right?

Canny means a person who change their behavior frequently and clever keeps the same meaning.

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.

canny: Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, esp. in money or business matters.

canny: Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

Ex: 'a canny lawyer'

Obstinate: Stubborn.
Canny: Clever/ Smart.
Handsome: Good- looking.
Stout: Fat/ strong.