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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 definition: 1. (of a person or animal) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to…. Learn more.

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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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   Definition of robust adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Robust definition: strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous. See examples of ROBUST used in a sentence.

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   /roʊˈbʌst/ /rəʊˈbʌst/ IPA guide. Other forms: robuster. 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.

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

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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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   1. Full of health and strength; vigorous. See Synonyms at healthy. 2. Powerfully built; sturdy: a robust body. 3. Requiring or characterized by much strength or energy: a robust workout. 4. a. Active or dynamic: a robust debate; a robust economy. b. Working in an effective way; effective or productive: a robust search engine; a robust hypothesis.