SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
resilient
adjective
Able to recover or return to form after difficulty or pressure.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Returning to physical form
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Usage distinction
Return to topResilient material returns toward its previous form. Flexible, yielding, pliable, and compressible describe deformation without necessarily implying recovery.
Recovering after difficulty
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Usage distinction
Return to topResilient emphasizes recovery after setbacks. Durable emphasizes lasting without damage, while resourceful describes finding ways to cope.
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See resilient in use
The resilient ensemble regrouped quickly after losing its rehearsal space.
Relentless rain interrupted preparations for the neighborhood's outdoor play, soaking the unfinished scenery and forcing the cast indoors. The group proved resilient by revising its rehearsal plan and replacing the damaged paper panels.
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