resilient

Meaning

  1. Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
  2. Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
  3. Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)
  4. Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)

Synonyms

springy
elastic
C2
durable
27k
bouncy
C2
tough
A2
strong
A2
buoyant
44k
robust
C2
supple
26k
flexible
C2
lively
C1
resistant
C2
unshaken
live
A1
frivolous
C2
gay
B1
gentle
B2
given
A2
hard
A1
hilarious
C1
indomitable
43k
inflexible
37k
insusceptible
irrepressible
jocund
jolly
C1
jovial
40k
joyous
C2
lasting
C2
light
A1
light-hearted
48k
lightsome
long-lasting
44k
merry
B1
mirthful
paddy
C1
posed
C2
rubbery
41k
skin-deep
slight
B2
sprightly
sturdy
C2
surefooted
sure-footed
taut
32k
tolerant
C2
unbowed
undaunted
47k
undismayed
unwearying
Translations

resiliente
elástico

unverwüstlich

elástico
résilient
resistente
esnek

spannkräftig

federnd

resiliente
elastisch
مرن
veerkrachtig
souple
Frequency

20k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
resilient
In summary

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re- Proto-Indo-European *sel-der. Proto-Italic *saljō Latin saliō Latin resiliō Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -ēns Latin resiliēnsder. English resilient Borrowed from Latin resiliēns (“rebounding”, present active participle of resiliō).

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