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What is another word for robust? – 160 robust Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    strong sturdy robust healthy vigorous potent powerful resilient hardy tough solid stable firm secure durable long-lasting stalwart brawny muscular athletic hearty sound flourishing thriving booming lusty forceful energetic intense fierce violent passionate zealous enthusiastic dedicated devoted staunch unwavering unshakeable unrelenting

    Meaning of robust

    The primary meaning of the word "robust" is having or showing strength, health, and energy.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing strength, health, and energy
    • (Of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strongly made or well able to withstand rough handling or harsh conditions
    • (Of a method, theory, or argument) strongly supported or well able to withstand criticism or opposition

    Etymology of robust

    The word "robust" originates from the Latin word "robustus," meaning "oaken" or "strong," which is derived from "robur," the Latin word for oak tree, symbolizing strength and durability.
    Historically, the word has been used to describe physical strength, health, and resilience, and has since expanded to include figurative uses, such as describing methods, theories, or arguments as robust.

    Example Uses

    • The robust construction of the building allowed it to withstand the earthquake.
    • She has a robust immune system and rarely gets sick.
    • The robust flavor of the coffee was a result of the high-quality beans used.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fragile weak frail delicate dainty slender slenderly feeble faint pale wan thin gaunt emaciated debilitated enfeebled infirm sickly ailing unwell fragile brittle breakable shattering splintering crumbling disintegrating dissolving

    Related Nouns

    strength health energy vitality power potency resilience hardiness toughness solidity stability firmness security durability longevity soundness flourishing thriving booming lustiness force intensity fierceness violence passion zeal enthusiasm dedication devotion staunchness

    Related Verbs

    strengthen fortify energize vitalize empower potentize resilience harden toughen solidify stabilize secure endure withstand resist flourish thrive boom grow develop intensify force drive push strive dedicate devote

    Related Adjectives

    strong sturdy healthy vigorous potent powerful resilient hardy tough solid stable firm secure durable long-lasting stalwart brawny muscular athletic hearty sound flourishing thriving booming lusty forceful energetic intense fierce violent passionate zealous enthusiastic dedicated devoted