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robust

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /roʊˈbʌst/ · UK /rəʊˈbʌst/

robust means: Having a strong, solid body or structure.

adjective

STRONGLY BUILTC1

Having a strong, solid body or structure.

  • The table has a robust frame.
  • These animals have robust bones.
  • Her robust build helped her carry heavy loads.

Similar words: strong, sturdy

Opposites: frail

Common phrases: robust skeleton, robust frame, robust build

STRONG AND HEALTHYC1

Strong and healthy, often with a large body.

  • She is a robust child.
  • His robust health surprised the doctor.
  • Even in old age, they remained robust and active.

Similar words: healthy, vigorous, hearty

Opposites: sickly, frail

Common phrases: robust health, robust constitution, robust child

NEEDING STRENGTHC2

Needing a lot of physical strength or energy.

  • The job involved robust work.
  • He preferred robust exercise outdoors.
  • Robust labor left the workers exhausted.

Similar words: strenuous, demanding

Common phrases: robust exercise, robust work

Questions about robust

What does robust mean?

Having a strong, solid body or structure.

What is robust in other languages?

Türkçe: sağlam · Español: robusto · Français: robuste · Deutsch: kräftig · Italiano: robusto · 日本語: 頑丈な

How do you pronounce robust?

In American English /roʊˈbʌst/; in British English /rəʊˈbʌst/.

How do you use robust in a sentence?

The table has a robust frame. These animals have robust bones.

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