resilient
/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/adj
High School
1
Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
2
Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.
3
Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)
4
Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing