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Definition of robust :
1. Evincing strength; indicating vigorous health; strong; sinewy; muscular; vigorous; sound; as, a robust body; robust youth; robust health.
2. Requiring strength or vigor; as, robust employment.
3. Violent; rough; rude.
Synonyms:
racy, deep, plenteous, risque, plentiful, tasteful, square-shouldered, copious, lusty, strapping, productive, red-blooded, unrefined, rugged, big-shouldered, fat, chesty, able-bodied, athletic, ample, gamey, broad-shouldered, spicy, rich, heavy-armed, beefy, big-chested, fertile, burly, juicy, gamy, buirdly, stalwart, square-built, cast-iron, blue, big-boned, iron, naughty
healthy (part of speech: adjective)
hardy, spry, chipper, healthy, hearty, full-bodied, wholesome, hale, sound, lively, salubrious, fit
strong (part of speech: adjective)
mighty, sinewy, energetic, sturdy, tough, stable, mettlesome, powerful, virile, firm, muscular, stout, vigorous, husky, strong, vital, formidable, brawny, potent
Usage examples:
- There is not much to offend a robust morality in the piece; for though the result accomplished cannot be called the triumph of virtue over vice, it is at least the triumph of a more amiable over a more detestable form of depravity. - "The Roman Poets of the Republic", W. Y. Sellar.
- These innocent amusements could scarcely have injured my robust frame, yet when some unusual misfortune happens it is a trait of human nature to seek its first germ in the past. - "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers", Georg Ebers.
- I thought love less robust. - "Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess", Henry W. Fischer.