adjective
- able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks
- able to return to original shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed
Usage: technical
Examples
- The resilient child bounced back from the disappointment quickly.
- She showed resilient spirit after losing her job.
- The resilient rubber ball returned to its original shape.
- Resilient materials are important in earthquake-resistant buildings.
- The community proved resilient in the face of natural disaster.
- His resilient nature helped him overcome many challenges.
- The resilient fabric stretched but didn’t tear.