Local English word record

resilient

adjective · 2 senses

elastic; rebounds readily

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Examples

  • clean bouncy hair
  • a lively tennis ball
  • as resilient as seasoned hickory
  • springy turf

Word relationships

Synonyms

bouncy, live, lively, springy

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