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 means?

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

Clever is the correct synonym for the word "CANNY".

A very clever and careful person who cannot be easily fooled.

She has a canny sense for finding bargains.

Does the word cunny and canny mean the same?

Then what is the meaning of obstinate?

Canny means -'Sakuni' in Mahabharata.

Please provide example sentence for canny.