Both Uses of
robust
in
The Lost Symbol
- The man, in his late fifties, was an American icon, well loved, robust, and incalculably wealthy.†
Chpt Prol. *robust = strong
- The crypt's low ceiling and soft uplighting accentuated the robust girth of the forty Doric columns required to support the vast stone floor directly overhead.†
Chpt 27-28
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