What does resilient mean?

recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"

How many definitions does resilient have?

Resilient has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Resilient Definition & Meaning

resilient

adjective

recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"

Synonyms for resilient

"Resilient" in song lyrics

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"Break their hearts, they're resilient"
Apathy — The Beautiful People
"So resilient"
Kardinal Offishall f/ Akon — Body Bounce

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Frequently asked questions

What does resilient mean?: recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
What part of speech is resilient?: Resilient is an adjective.
How many definitions does resilient have?: Resilient has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).