C1adjectiveemotionsenvironment
US/rɪˈzɪl.jənt/
UK/rɪˈzɪl.jənt/
able to recover quickly after difficulties, or to return to its shape after being bent
In context
Children are often more resilient than adults think.
The local economy proved surprisingly resilient during the crisis.
Engineers are designing more resilient roads that can survive heavy flooding.
Words that go with resilient
adverb + adjective
- more resilientSport helped him become more resilient after his parents' divorce.
- remarkably resilientThe coral reef has proved remarkably resilient.
- highly resilientThis type of rice is highly resilient in salty water.
adjective + preposition
- resilient toFarmers are planting crops that are resilient to drought.
adjective + noun
- resilient economyA resilient economy needs more than one big industry.
- resilient communitiesThe project helps build resilient communities along the coast.