1. robust
adjective. ['roʊˈbʌst'] sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction.
Synonyms
- strong
- square-shouldered
- stout
- burly
- square-built
- iron
- chesty
- big-boned
- hardy
- vigorous
- sturdy
- healthy
- beefy
- strapping
- rugged
- half-hardy
- stalwart
- big-shouldered
- big-chested
- broad-shouldered
- buirdly
- cast-iron
- heavy-armed
Antonyms
- unhealthy
- weak
- frail
- powerless
Etymology
- robustus (Latin)
- robur (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Robust
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- clevetrust
- antitrust
- nonplussed
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- distrust
- unadjust
- readjust
- incrust
- entrust
- encrust
- disgust
- discussed
- combust
- unjust
- trust
- thrust
- prust
- crust
- brust
- blust
- adjust
- yust
- rust
- must
- lust
- knust
- just
- hust
- guste
Example sentences of the word robust
1. Adjective
Growing the most robust hibiscus tree means finding a spot in your yard that receives full sun.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Audition offers robust EQ options.
Quotes containing the word robust
1. If the blood humor is too strong and robust, calm it with balance and harmony.
- Xun Zi
2. If only life could be a little more tender and art a little more robust.
- Alan Rickman
3. All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others.
- Douglas Adams, The Salmon of Doubt
2. robust
adjective. ['roʊˈbʌst'] marked by richness and fullness of flavor.
Synonyms
- racy
- rich
- full-bodied
Antonyms
- sterile
- ineffective
- impotent
- vulnerable
Etymology
- robustus (Latin)
- robur (Latin)
3. robust
adjective. ['roʊˈbʌst'] rough and crude.
Antonyms
- euphonious
Etymology
- robustus (Latin)
- robur (Latin)
4. robust
adjective. ['roʊˈbʌst'] strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity.
Antonyms
- tender
Etymology
- robustus (Latin)
- robur (Latin)