shortened

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It stoutened the heart, stiffened the back, and made men more than men. 

From The Faith of Men by London, Jack

The look of dumb suffering had stoutened one heart to new courage.

From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon

I thought I'd find her before me, something as she used to be, a bit stoutened, perhaps, but not greatly altered.

From How It All Came Round by Meade, L. T.

She had an advantage over most blondes nearing the forties in that she had not stoutened.

From The Roll-Call by Bennett, Arnold

Hugo had stoutened the least bit under his sorrows; he was more masculine, handsomer than ever; his manner did not want his old lordliness, even now.

From V. V.'s Eyes by Harrison, Henry Sydnor