robust — strong and healthy; vigorous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: strong and healthy; vigorous
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊˈbʌst/
Korean meaning: 강건한, 튼튼한
Korean pronunciation: 로**버**스트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's robust appetite surprised everyone at the buffet - she went back for thirds!
- The phone survived being dropped, stepped on, and used as a hockey puck - truly robust design.
- The robust coffee was so strong it could wake the dead and probably file their taxes too.
robust
ADJECTIVE//roʊˈbʌst//
strong and healthy; vigorous
Grandmother stays strong despite harsh storm
With robust strength, each thrust stirs the dust!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'robustus' meaning 'strong and firm,' derived from 'robur' meaning 'oak tree' or 'strength.' The word originally referred to the strength and hardness of oak wood.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's robust appetite surprised everyone at the buffet - she went back for thirds!”
“The phone survived being dropped, stepped on, and used as a hockey puck - truly robust design.”
“The robust coffee was so strong it could wake the dead and probably file their taxes too.”
“The company implemented a robust security system to protect sensitive data.”
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