Both Uses of
robust
in
Of Human Bondage
- Philip noticed then that Miss Wilkinson had a robust form and was proud of it.†
Chpt 31-32 *robust = strong
- He delighted in the robust common sense of Thomas Hobbes; Spinoza filled him with awe, he had never before come in contact with a mind so noble, so unapproachable and austere; it reminded him of that statue by Rodin, L'Age d'Airain, which he passionately admired; and then there was Hume: the scepticism of that charming philosopher touched a kindred note in Philip; and, revelling in the lucid style which seemed able to put complicated thought into simple words, musical and measured, he read as he might have read a novel, a smile of pleasure on his lips.†
Chpt 53-54
Definition:
strong
The 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