resilient
adjective
[ rɪˈzɪlɪənt ]
• (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
• "babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize"
Similar:
strong,
tough,
hardy,
quick to recover,
quick to bounce back,
buoyant,
difficult to keep down,
irrepressible,
adaptable,
flexible,
• (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
• "a shoe with resilient cushioning"
Similar:
flexible,
pliable,
pliant,
supple,
plastic,
elastic,
springy,
rubbery,
durable,
hard-wearing,
stout,
strong,
sturdy,
tough,
Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin resilient- ‘leaping back’, from the verb resilire (see resile).
