sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction; a robust body; a robust perennial'

marked by richness and fullness of flavor; a rich ruby port; full-bodied wines; a robust claret; the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee

[ Syn: full-bodied , racy , rich ]

strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity; the experiment yielded robust results; a robust faith'

rough and crude; a robust tale'