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- pronunciation:
- ro
buhst
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word History, Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
physically strong, healthy, and energetic.
Among the marathon runners were several robust middle-aged men and women.- synonyms:
- fit, hale, healthy, hearty, rugged, strapping, strong, sturdy, vigorous
- antonyms:
- delicate, effete, feeble, frail, sickly, weak
- similar words:
- active, alive, athletic, brawny, buxom, hardy, husky, lusty, stalwart, stout
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| definition 2: |
having or showing vitality or strength; highly functioning or effective.
The real estate market was particularly robust during that period.The robust argument made in favor of the proposal was difficult to oppose.- synonyms:
- strong, vigorous
- similar words:
- active, forceful, powerful, vital
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| definition 3: |
sturdy or durable; well-constructed.
The new backpacks are made of a highly robust material.- synonyms:
- durable, solid, staunch, stout, sturdy
- antonyms:
- fragile, frail
- similar words:
- buxom, strong, substantial, tough, well-knit, well-made
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| definition 4: |
requiring strength and endurance.
Containing the flood waters will require robust effort.- synonyms:
- rugged, tough
- similar words:
- challenging, demanding, hard
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| definition 5: |
hearty or boisterous.
The fans shouted down at the players in their usual robust manner.- synonyms:
- hearty, rambunctious, vigorous
- similar words:
- boisterous, bold, energetic, enthusiastic, jovial, rowdy, sturdy
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| definition 6: |
full-flavored.
I prefer a robust cup of coffee.- synonyms:
- flavorful, full-bodied
- antonyms:
- insipid, tasteless
- similar words:
- pungent, rich, savory, stout, strong, tasty
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| related words: |
able-bodied, buoyant, burly, buxom, forceful, hale, healthy, herculean, passionate, sound, tolerant, tough, vigorous, virile, well, whole, wholesome |
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| derivations: |
robustly (adv.), robustness (n.) |
The word robust has its roots in the Latin word robus, which means "oak tree" or "hard timber."
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