resilient

rɪˈzɪliənt

Definition

Definition of resilient - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

peopleable to recover quickly from difficulties

She is resilient and bounced back after the setback.

hardy

strong

tough

durable materialsstrong and not easily damaged

The resilient fabric withstands harsh weather conditions.

durable

flexible

tough

elastic objectsable to return to original shape after bending

The rubber band is resilient and stretches easily.

elastic

flexible

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Origin of resilient

Latin, resilire (to spring back)

Terms with resilient included in their meaning

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mattress

sleeping surface

fabric case filled with deformable or resilient material for sleeping on

stronger

adj.

durability

more durable or resilient

tough

adj.

material

strong and resilient, not easily broken

toughen

strength building

make something more resilient or strong

toughen

lasting power

become more resilient or strong

tougher

adj.

strength

stronger and more resilient

harden up

emotional

become more emotionally resilient

quiet strength

personality

calm and resilient demeanor

Examples of resilient in a sentence

Resilient children adapt quickly to new environments.
The resilient metal frame survived the crash intact.
This resilient plastic is perfect for outdoor furniture.
The resilient foam returned to its shape quickly.
This material is resilient and withstands pressure.

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French:résilient, robuste, ...
German:resilient, robust, ...
Italian:resiliente, resistente, ...
Spanish:resiliente, resistente, ...
Portuguese:resiliente, resistente, ...
Chinese:有韧性的, 耐用的, ...
Japanese:回復力のある, 耐久性のある, ...
Arabic:مَرِن, مَتين, ...
Hebrew:חָסוֹן, חָסִין, ...
Russian:устойчивый, прочный, ...
Ukrainian:стійкий, пружний, ...
Hindi:जुझारू, टिकाऊ, ...
Bengali:স্থিতিস্থাপক, টেকসই, ...
Catalan:resilient, resistent, ...
Czech:odolný, bytelný, ...
Danish:modstandsdygtig, slidstærk, ...
Dutch:veerkrachtig, veerkrachtige, ...
Greek:ανθεκτικός, γερός, ...
Hungarian:reziliens, tartós, ...
Khmer:រឹងមាំ, ជាប់ធន់, ...
Korean:회복력이 뛰어난, 내구성이 있는, ...
Persian:تاب‌آور, بادوام, ...
Polish:odporny, sprężysty, ...
Portuguese (BR):resiliente, resistente, ...
Romanian:rezilient, durabil, ...
Swedish:motståndskraftig, hållbar, ...
Thai:ฟื้นตัวเร็ว, ทนทาน, ...
Turkish:dirençli, sağlam, ...
Vietnamese:kiên cường, bền, ...

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