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   robust

   /rə(ʊ)ˈbʌst/

   adjective

   • 1. strong and healthy; vigorous: "the Caplan family are a robust lot" Similar strongvigoroussturdytoughpowerfulpowerfully builtsolidly builtas strong as a horse/oxmuscularsinewyruggedhardystrappingbrawnyburlyhuskyhealthyfitfighting fitas fit as a fiddle/fleabursting with healthhale and heartyhaleheartylustyin fine fettlein good healthin good shapein trimin good trimaerobicizedable-bodiedin rude healthinformal:beefyhunkybuffjackeddated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkOpposite weakfrail
   • ▪ (of an object) sturdy in construction: "a robust metal cabinet" Similar durableresilienttoughhard-wearinglong-lastingwell madesturdystrongstrongly madeOpposite fragile
   • ▪ (of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions: "the country's political system has continued to be robust in spite of its economic problems"
   • ▪ uncompromising and forceful: "he took quite a robust view of my case"
   • 2. (of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell: "a robust mixture of fish, onions, capers and tomatoes" Similar strongfull-bodiedflavourfulfull-flavouredflavoursomefull of flavourrichrare:sapidOpposite insipidtasteless

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin robustus ‘firm and hard’, from robus, earlier form of robur ‘oak, strength’.

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   Robust means strong and healthy, or strong and unlikely to break or fail. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as business, health, and food, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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   Learn the meaning of robust, an adjective that describes something strong, healthy, or capable of performing well. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles for robust.

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   rough, rude, or boisterous: robust drinkers and dancers. Synonyms: rambunctious, coarse. rich and full-bodied: the robust flavor of freshly brewed coffee. strong and effective in all or most situations and conditions: The system requires robust passwords that contain at least one number or symbol.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROBUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Robust means very strong or healthy, or strongly held and forcefully expressed. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of robust in sentences.

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   Use robust to describe a person or thing that is healthy and strong, or strongly built. This adjective also commonly describes food or drink: a robust wine has a rich, strong flavor. If your school has a robust sports program, it means they offer lots of different kinds of sports and that a lot of kids participate.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › robustrobust adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Robust means strong and healthy, or able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as health, economy, or management, with synonyms and pronunciation.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishROBUST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Robust means strong and healthy, or pliant and resilient. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and languages, with examples and synonyms.