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View usage for: (rɪzɪliənt) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]Something that is resilient is strong and not easily damaged by being hit, stretched, or squeezed. Cotton is more resistant to being squashed and polyester is more resilient. ...an armchair of some resilient plastic material. resilience uncountable noun Do your muscles have the strength and resilience that they should have? Synonyms: suppleness, give, spring, flexibility More Synonyms of resilient Synonyms: strength, toughness, adaptability, hardiness More Synonyms of resilient 2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]People and things that are resilient are able to recover easily and quickly from unpleasant or damaging events. George Fraser was clearly a good soldier, calm and resilient. When the U.S. stock market collapsed in October 1987, the Japanese stock market wasthe most resilient. resilience uncountable noun ...the resilience of human beings to fight after they've been attacked. [+ of] Synonyms: suppleness, give, spring, flexibility More Synonyms of resilient Synonyms: strength, toughness, adaptability, hardiness More Synonyms of resilient More Synonyms of resilient resilient in British English (rɪˈzɪlɪənt) adjective1. (of an object or material) capable of regaining its original shape or position after bending, stretching, compression, or other deformation; elastic 2. (of a person) recovering easily and quickly from shock, illness, hardship, etc; irrepressible Derived forms resiliently (reˈsiliently) adverb resilient in American English (rɪˈzɪljənt; rɪˈzɪliənt) adjective1. bouncing or springing back into shape, position, etc. after being stretched, bent, or, esp., compressed 2. recovering strength, spirits, good humor, etc. quickly; buoyant SIMILAR WORDS: eˈlastic Derived forms resiliently (reˈsiliently) adverb Word origin L resiliens, prp. of resilire: see resile Examples of 'resilient' in a sentenceresilient In other languagesresilient British English: resilient ADJECTIVE Something that is resilient is strong and not easily damaged by being hit, stretched, or squeezed. ...an armchair of some resilient plastic material. - American English: resilient
- Brazilian Portuguese: resiliente
- Chinese: 有弹性的
- European Spanish: resistente
- French: résistant
- German: widerstandsfähig
- Italian: elastico
- Japanese: 弾力性のある
- Korean: 탄력 있는
- European Portuguese: resiliente
- Latin American Spanish: resistente
Chinese translation of 'resilient' adj - [material]
有弹(彈)性的 (yǒu tánxìng de) - [person]
适(適)应(應)力强(強)的 (shìyìnglì qiáng de)
Definition (of an object) capable of regaining its original shape or position after bending or stretching some resilient plastic material Synonyms Opposites stiff , rigid , limp , inflexible , flaccid Definition (of a person) recovering easily and quickly from misfortune or illness I'm a resilient kind of person. Synonyms buoyant feisty (informal) bouncy irrepressible quick to recover Opposites weak , sensitive , delicate , sickly , effete Additional synonymsa bouncy chair Synonyms springy, flexible, elastic, resilient, rubbery, spongyDefinition capable of returning to its original shape after stretching, compression, or other distortion Work the dough until it is slightly elastic. Synonyms flexible, yielding, supple, rubbery, pliable, plastic, springy, pliant, tensile, stretchy, ductile, stretchable Definition able to stand difficult conditions They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy. Synonyms strong, tough, robust, sound, fit, healthy, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, stalwart, hearty, lusty, in fine fettle Additional synonymsDefinition capable of being moulded or formed The mud is as soft and plastic as butter. Synonyms pliant, soft, flexible, supple, pliable, tensile, ductile, mouldable, fictile Definition easily bent The baskets are made with young, pliable spruce roots. Synonyms flexible, plastic, supple, lithe, limber, malleable, pliant, tensile, bendy, ductile, bendable Definition (of an object) having the quality of returning to its original shape after being pressed or pulled Knead the dough until smooth and springy. Synonyms flexible, elastic, resilient, bouncy, rubbery, spongyDefinition having physical power I'm not strong enough to carry him. Synonyms powerful, muscular, tough, capable, athletic, strapping, hardy, sturdy, stout, stalwart, burly, beefy (informal), virile, Herculean, sinewy, brawny, swole (slang), hench (informal) Definition (of a material or object) soft and bending easily without breaking The leather is supple and sturdy enough to last for years. Synonyms pliant, flexible, pliable, plastic, bending, elastic, rubbery, bendable, stretchable |