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robustly

/roʊˈbʌst.li/
ro · bust · ly
Adjective:robust
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• adverb

1

In a strong, vigorous, or determined manner; with physical or intellectual force.

Example

"The defense attorney argued robustly against the prosecution's motion to dismiss the key witness."

2

In a way that is resilient, reliable, and able to withstand adverse conditions, errors, or rigorous testing (especially of a system, economy, or methodology).

Example

"The software was engineered to perform robustly even under sudden surges in network traffic."

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• Rhymes for robustly

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'robust' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Robust' derives from Latin 'robustus' ('firm and hard like oak'), from 'robur' ('oak' or 'strength').

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