resilient

Intermediate

/rɪˈzɪl.jənt/

adjective
Able to recover quickly from adversity or difficult situations

resilient in a sentence

  • “Despite facing many challenges, the resilient athlete continued to train hard.”
  • “The local economy is remarkably resilient.”
  • “The resilient city rebounded quickly after the devastating flood.”

What does “resilient” mean?

resilient (adjective) means able to recover quickly from adversity or difficult situations. It is pronounced /rɪˈzɪl.jənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "resilient" mean?
resilient (adjective) means: Able to recover quickly from adversity or difficult situations
How do you pronounce "resilient"?
"resilient" is pronounced /rɪˈzɪl.jənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "resilient" in a sentence?
Here is "resilient" used in a sentence: Despite facing many challenges, the resilient athlete continued to train hard.

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