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resilient — meaning in English

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English meaning

resilient adj Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or hardship.

Senses

resilient is used for these senses in English:

resilient Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
resilient Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)

resilient — full definition

adj Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or hardship.
adj Springing back into shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

unverwüstlich widerstandsfähig belastbar dauerhaft elastisch