robust meaning

UK /rəʊˈbʌst/ US /roʊˈbʌst/ 2 syllables

robust (adjective): sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction.

robust has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

robust as an adjective

  1. sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
    • a robust body
    • a robust perennial

    Opposite: frail

    Similar: beefy, big-boned, big-chested, big-shouldered, cast-iron, hardy, half-hardy, heavy-armed, square-built, vigorous

    Related forms: robustness

  2. marked by richness and fullness of flavor
    • a rich ruby port
    • full-bodied wines
    • a robust claret
    • the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee

    Synonyms: full-bodied, racy, rich

    Similar: tasty

  3. strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
    • the experiment yielded robust results
    • a robust faith

    Similar: strong

    Related forms: robustness

  4. rough and crude
    • a robust tale

    Similar: unrefined

How to pronounce robust

robust is pronounced /rəʊˈbʌst/ in British English and /roʊˈbʌst/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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