robust
/rə'bʌst/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Strong and healthy; vigorous: Describing a person, animal, or plant that is physically strong and in good health.
- Sturdy and strong in construction or form: Referring to an object, system, or structure that is solidly built and able to withstand stress, pressure, or harsh conditions.
- Full-bodied and rich in flavor or character: Used to describe food, drink, or other sensory experiences that are strong, full, and satisfying.
- Forceful and determined; not subtle or weak: Describing an action, argument, or intellectual approach that is direct, powerful, and effective.
Examples of Usage
- Describing a person or living thing:
- After months of training, he developed a robust physique.
- This variety of tomato is known for being particularly robust and disease-resistant.
- Describing an object or system:
- The bridge was built with robust materials to endure extreme weather.
- We need a robust security protocol to protect the data.
- Describing flavor or character:
- The stew had a robust flavor, with hints of garlic and herbs.
- She has a robust laugh that fills the entire room.
- Describing an approach or result:
- The scientist presented a robust argument supported by extensive data.
- The economic model proved to be robust even under stressful simulations.
Advanced Usage
- "Robust debate/discussion": A vigorous and thorough exchange of opposing views.
- The panel encouraged a robust debate on the ethical implications.
- "Robust health": Exceptionally good and resilient physical condition.
- Despite his age, he enjoys robust health and is very active.
- "Robust growth": Strong, healthy, and sustained increase or development.
- The company reported robust growth in its overseas markets.
Variants and Related Words
- Robustly (adverb): In a strong, vigorous, or forceful manner.
- The economy performed robustly this quarter.
- Robustness (noun): The quality or state of being robust.
- The robustness of the software was tested under heavy user loads.
Synonyms
- Sturdy: Strongly and solidly built.
- Hardy: Capable of enduring difficult conditions.
- Vigorous: Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
- Resilient: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
- Full-bodied (for flavors): Rich and satisfying in taste or aroma.
Antonyms
- Fragile: Easily broken or damaged.
- Weak: Lacking physical strength or force.
- Feeble: Lacking strength or vigor.
- Bland (for flavors): Lacking strong or interesting features.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "A robust appetite": A very strong desire for food.
- The hike gave everyone a robust appetite.
- "Robust to the core": Fundamentally and thoroughly strong or healthy.
- The old oak tree, though scarred, was robust to the core.
Adjective
- rough and crude
- a robust tale
- strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
- the experiment yielded robust results
- a robust faith
- marked by richness and fullness of flavor
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
- sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
- a robust body
- a robust perennial