English adjective: resilient | |||
1. | resilient recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like | ||
Similar | spirited | ||
Antonyms | spiritless | ||
2. | resilient elastic; rebounds readily | ||
Samples | Clean bouncy hair. A lively tennis ball. As resilient as seasoned hickory. Springy turf. | ||
Synonyms | bouncy, live, lively, springy | ||
Similar | elastic | ||
Antonyms | inelastic | ||