Synonyms for

Robust

Verb / rəʊˈbʌst / Another word for robust — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

strong and healthy; vigorous

Synonyms & similar words

fullbodied racy frail rich strong sturdy powerful hearty hale healthy vigorous hardy tough resilient durable rugged muscular athletic fit sound well-built well-made able-bodied brawny

Synonyms by register

Formal

strong sturdy vigorous resilient sound

Informal

tough hardy solid built to last

Literary

stalwart sinewy iron

Antonyms

weak fragile delicate flimsy feeble vulnerable brittle

Common collocations

  • robust economy
  • robust health
  • robust system
  • robust debate
  • robust growth
  • robust flavor
  • robust design
  • robust security

Word family

noun robustness
adjective robust
adverb robustly

Usage note

Often used to describe systems, economies, or health, implying strength and resistance to failure. Can also describe flavors or arguments.

Example sentences

  1. The tree had a robust trunk that could withstand strong winds.
  2. The company's robust financial performance allowed it to expand its operations.
  3. The soup had a robust flavor that made it perfect for a cold day.
  4. The team's robust defense prevented the other team from scoring.
  5. The plant's robust growth indicated that it was getting enough water and sunlight.

Quotes

  • The robustness of an institution is proportional to its capacity to incorporate the values of its environment.
  • True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new, robust, and innovative.
  • The robustness of a system is inversely proportional to the number of things that can go wrong.

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