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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of ROBUST is having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health. How to use robust in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of 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.

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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. SKIP TO CONTENT

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   Synonyms for ROBUST: healthy, sturdy, well, strong, whole, wholesome, fit, hale; Antonyms of ROBUST: weak, feeble, sick, unhealthy, unfit, ill, unsound, diseased.

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   robust. adjective. uk / rəʊˈbʌst / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. strong and healthy: He looks robust enough. a robust economy. (Definition of robust from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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    Robust views or opinions are strongly held and forcefully expressed. A British Foreign Office minister has made a robust defence of the agreement. He has the keen eye and robust approach needed.

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