resilient

[ri-zil-yuhnt, -zil-ee-uhnt] / rɪˈzɪl yənt, -ˈzɪl i ənt /

ADJECTIVE

bouncy, flexible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buoyant strong supple tough volatile

WEAK

airy effervescent elastic expansive hardy irrepressible plastic pliable quick to recover rebounding rolling with punches rubbery snapping back springy stretchy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delicate weak

WEAK

hard inflexible rigid stiff

Example Sentences

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China’s resilient renewable energy expansion also strengthens its resilience, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

But what if those structures are more resilient than expected?

From BBC

The technology sector appears supported by strong artificial-intelligence-driven demand and resilient earnings growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

A rate increase, once unthinkable, has become thinkable thanks to stubborn inflation, Iran and a resilient economy.

From The Wall Street Journal