English adjective: robust | |||
1. | robust sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction | ||
Samples | A robust body. A robust perennial. | ||
Similar | beefy, big-boned, big-chested, big-shouldered, broad-shouldered, buirdly, burly, cast-iron, chesty, half-hardy, hardy, hardy, heavy-armed, husky, iron, square-built, square-shouldered, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy, vigorous | ||
See also | healthy, rugged, strong | ||
Antonyms | frail | ||
2. | robust marked by richness and fullness of flavor | ||
Samples | A rich ruby port. Full-bodied wines. A robust claret. The robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee. | ||
Synonyms | full-bodied, racy, rich | ||
Similar | tasty | ||
Antonyms | tasteless | ||
3. | robust strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | ||
Samples | The experiment yielded robust results. A robust faith. | ||
Similar | strong | ||
Antonyms | weak | ||
4. | robust rough and crude | ||
Samples | A robust tale. | ||
Similar | unrefined | ||
Antonyms | refined | ||