resilient
[ ri-zil-yuhnt, -zil-ee-uhnt ]
/ rɪˈzɪl yənt, -ˈzɪl i ənt /
adjective
springing back; rebounding.
returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched.
recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant.
Origin of resilient
OTHER WORDS FROM resilient
Words nearby resilient
resignation,
resigned,
resignee,
resile,
resilience,
resilient,
resilin,
resin,
resin duct,
resinate,
resiniferous
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British Dictionary definitions for resilient
resilient
/ (rɪˈzɪlɪənt) /
adjective
(of an object or material) capable of regaining its original shape or position after bending, stretching, compression, or other deformation; elastic
(of a person) recovering easily and quickly from shock, illness, hardship, etc; irrepressible