Die-hard
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of diehard. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
- 1 Alternative spelling of diehard. alt-of, alternative
"And the kaleidescope ^([sic]) of distinctive colours sported by the spotlessly-maintained diesels of many different railways in the great Union stations of cities like Washington and St. Louis must have some thrills even for the most die-hard steam enthusiast."
Adjective
- 1 tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated wordnet
Example
More examples"For die-hard advocates of free markets and limited government, the abrupt change in direction is horrifying."
Etymology
Deverbal from die hard.