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stable
adjective as in constant, fixed; resistant
Strongest matches
balanced, calm, durable, fast, lasting, permanent, reliable, safe, secure, solid, steady, strong, substantial
Strong matches
abiding, anchored, enduring, established, even, firm, invariable, nailed, poised, set, sound, stabile, stalwart, staunch, stout, tough, uniform
Weak matches
brick-wall, deep-rooted, equable, immutable, perdurable, resolute, set in stone, solid as a rock, stationary, staying put, steadfast, sturdy, sure, together, unalterable, unchangeable, unfluctuating, unvarying, unwavering, well-built, well-founded
Example Sentences
“The forecast for the next five days is showing a fairly stable weather pattern — actually kind of ticking cooler and wetter,” he said, “which is favorable for the firefighters out there.”
Stormont tends to exist in periods of crisis and collapse, followed by times of stable but slow government.
Clubs moved from precarious ventures to stable enterprises capable of generating thousands of jobs and contributing significantly to Spain's economy.
I now trust that there is a sober, sane, emotionally stable, well-resourced and compassionate adult woman at the wheel of my life.
Mr Bailey said it was the job of central banks to ensure that economies were stable, which allowed governments to take policy decisions "knowing the foundations are sound".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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