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 resilient resilient /rɪˈzɪljənt/

adjective

  1. Elastic; rebounds readily  ( bouncy , live , lively , resilient , springy )
    elastic; rebounds readily
     Clean bouncy hair
    clean bouncy hair
     A lively tennis ball
    a lively tennis ball
     As resilient as seasoned hickory
    as resilient as seasoned hickory
     Springy turf
    springy turf
  2. Recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like  ( resilient )
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like