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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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   /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.

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

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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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   Strongly built or based; muscular or sturdy. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Suited to or requiring physical strength or stamina. Robust work. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Active or dynamic. A robust debate; a robust economy. American Heritage. Full and rich, as in flavor. A robust port wine. Webster's New World.

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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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryROBUST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   (of a person or animal) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail: He looks robust and healthy enough. a robust pair of walking boots. a robust economy. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not breaking easily. strong You will need a strong cardboard box to carry all those books.

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

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    adjective. uk / rəʊˈbʌst / us. 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) Translations of robust. in Chinese (Traditional) （人或動物）強壯的，茁壯的, （東西或系統）堅固的，耐用的，結實的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

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    1. Someone or something that is robust is very strong or healthy. [...] 2. Robust views or opinions are strongly held and forcefully expressed. [...] More. Synonyms of 'robust' • strong, tough, powerful [...] • rough, raw, rude [...] • straightforward, practical, sensible [...] More. Collocations with the word 'robust'