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resiliently

/rɪˈzɪl.jənt.li/
re · sil · ient · ly
Adjective:resilient
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• adverb

1

In a manner that withstands or recovers quickly from difficult conditions, adversity, or setbacks.

Example

"The local economy responded resiliently to the global downturn, regaining its pre-crisis employment levels within a year."

2

In a manner that springs back into shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed; elastically.

Example

"The engineered foam padding compresses under heavy impact and then resiliently returns to its original contour."

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• Rhymes for resiliently

• Nearby Words

resigner
resilience
resilient
resiliently
resin
resiny
resist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'resilient' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'resilient' derives from the Latin verb 'resilire', meaning 'to leap or spring back' (from 're-', back, and 'salire', to jump).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resiliently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resiliently
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