Definition of Resilient
Resilient
Re·sil·ient
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
e.g. The resilient team bounced back from their loss to win the championship.
(adjective)
supple and flexible, able to withstand physical shock or impact without becoming deformed or damaged, due to its capacity to recoil back into shape, used to describe a material;
e.g. The beams making up the seat of the bench are resilient, so they can withstand a lot of weight without breaking.
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