robust (rəʊˈbʌst
;ˈrəʊbʌst)
Definitions
adjective
- strong in constitution; hardy; vigorous
- sturdily built ⇒
a robust shelter
- requiring or suited to physical strength ⇒
a robust sport
- (esp of wines) having a rich full-bodied flavour
- rough or boisterous
- (of thought, intellect, etc) straightforward and imbued with common sense
Alternative Forms
roˈbustly adverbWord Origin
C16: from Latin rōbustus, from rōbur an oak, strengthSynonyms
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strong,
tough,
powerful,
athletic,
well,
sound,
fit,
healthy,
strapping,
hardy,
rude,
vigorous,
rugged,
muscular,
sturdy,
hale,
stout,
staunch,
hearty,
husky,
in good health
lusty,
alive and kicking,
fighting fit,
sinewy,
brawny,
in fine fettle,
thickset,
fit as a fiddle,
able-bodied,
=
rough,
raw,
rude,
coarse,
raunchy,
earthy,
boisterous,
rollicking,
unsubtle,
indecorous,
roisterous,
=
straightforward,
practical,
sensible,
realistic,
pragmatic,
down-to-earth,
hard-headed,
common-sensical
Usage examples
His body was robust , from tilling the rock-hard prison soil.
, Coup d'Etat (1986)'However, consumer credit growth in August was stronger than in July, with card borrowing in line with relatively robust retail sales.
Country Life (2004)But the invention and robust physicality of the V5 (which mostly does his original material) are anything but academic.
Globe and Mail (2003)Consequently, demand for quality office accommodation is almost as robust as the residential market.
Glasgow Herald (2001)`My meals are made up of robust food, good enough to satisfy a regiment of hungry customers.
, A Passion for Food (1989)