All 4 Uses of
robust
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David Copperfield
- Annie, my dear, I am sure you must perfectly recollect that your cousin never was strong — not what can be called ROBUST, you know,' said Mrs. Markleham, with emphasis, and looking round upon us generally, '— from the time when my daughter and himself were children together, and walking about, arm-in-arm, the livelong day.'†
Chpt 19-21
- She replied, 'My brother is robust, I am obliged to you.'†
Chpt 25-27 *
- For a long time, though studying and working patiently, I had accustomed myself to robust exercise.†
Chpt 58-60
- When our first emotion was over, and he sat before the fire with the children on his knees, and the blaze shining on his face, he looked, to me, as vigorous and robust, withal as handsome, an old man, as ever I had seen.†
Chpt 63-64
Definition:
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(robust) strongThe exact meaning of robust can depend upon its context. For example:
- "a robust person" -- strong and healthy
- "a robust system" -- unlikely to fail
- "a robust defense" -- strong and energetic
- "robust flavor" -- strong, rich, and complex