Resilient Definition

rĭ-zĭlyənt
adjective
Bouncing or springing back into shape, position, etc. after being stretched, bent, or, esp., compressed.
Webster's New World
Recovering strength, spirits, good humor, etc. quickly; buoyant.
Webster's New World
Able to recover readily, as from misfortune.
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Origin of Resilient

  • Latin resiliēns resilient- present participle of resilīre to leap back resile

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Resilient Sentence Examples

  • A diamond is the hardest, most resilient, most beautiful gem of all.

  • She's resilient to make it this far.

  • Caoutchouc is a soft elastic resilient solid.

  • The fish are resilient, withstanding pollution and climate change.

  • The human body is amazingly resilient, and if one were able to follow the three day meal plan to the letter, the body could probably handle it without suffering too much harm -- once.

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Words Starting With

RRERES

Words Ending With

TNTENT

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Words Starting With R and Ending With T

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With R9 Letter Words Ending With T