robust
robust Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Sturdily built, resilient, or capable of performing reliably without failure under a wide range of conditions (of an object, system, organization, or economy).
"The engineering team designed a robust software architecture capable of handling millions of concurrent users without crashing."
Strong, healthy, and full of physical vigor; able to withstand hardship or disease.
"Despite her advanced age, the retired mountaineer remained remarkably robust and continued to hike every morning."
Rich, full-bodied, and strongly flavored or aromatic (of food, wine, or coffee).
"The slow-simmered stew was paired with a robust red wine from the Rhône valley."
Forceful, uncompromising, and direct; not suave or subtle (of a statement, debate, or attitude).
"The committee engaged in a robust debate over the proposed environmental regulations."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin robustus ('oaken, strong, firm'), derived from robur ('oak' or 'strength'), as the hard heartwood of the oak tree was the classical symbol of enduring physical resilience.