robustly
gb/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli/ us/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli/
C1
English
erőteljesen, jóízűen, határozottan, megbízhatóan, robusztusan, markánsan
C1
1
erőteljesen
B2
jóízűen
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] [does something] robustly
She laughed robustly at the joke and wiped tears from her eyes.
A viccen jóízűen nevetett, és a könnyeit törölgette.
After a few weeks of sunshine, the plants began to grow robustly.
Néhány hét napsütés után a növények erőteljes növekedésnek indultak.
He strode robustly up the hill despite the heavy backpack.
Learner examples
The baby is growing robustly.
A baba szépen gyarapszik.
He laughed robustly.
Jóízűen nevetett.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use it where simple adverbs like “strongly” or “loudly” sound more natural.
Meaning
in a strong, energetic way
Collocations
laugh robustly
|grow robustly
|walk robustly
|exercise robustly
|work robustly
|play robustly
|sing robustly
|respond robustly
Synonyms
vigorously (Often emphasizes energetic movement or effort.)
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strongly (More general; less physical than robustly.)
Antonyms
weakly (Without strength or energy.)
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feebly (Suggests a lack of power, often due to illness or age.)
Themes
health
|daily_life
|body_and_movement
Definition
in a strong and energetic way
In a strong, vigorous, and energetic manner, often showing good health or physical strength.
C1
FORMAL
2
határozottan
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] [responds/argues/criticizes] robustly
The minister robustly denied the allegations in a press conference.
A miniszter a sajtótájékoztatón határozottan tagadta a vádakat.
She robustly challenged the claim that the project was a waste of money.
Határozottan vitatta azt az állítást, hogy a projekt pénzkidobás.
The committee robustly criticized the report for ignoring safety risks.
Learner examples
He robustly denied it.
Határozottan tagadta.
She robustly defended her plan.
Határozottan kiállt a terve mellett.
Common mistake:
Often confused with “roughly” (meaning not smooth or approximate), which is unrelated.
Meaning
in a firm, forceful way
Collocations
respond robustly
|argue robustly
|criticize robustly
|debate robustly
|contest robustly
|defend robustly
|reject robustly
|challenge robustly
Synonyms
forcefully (Stresses strength and impact; can sound more aggressive.)
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firmly (Stresses steadiness and resolve rather than energy.)
Antonyms
mildly (Without strong force or intensity.)
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hesitantly (With uncertainty rather than confidence.)
Themes
communication
|work
|politics
Definition
in a strong and confident way
In a firm, forceful, and confident manner, especially when responding, arguing, or taking action.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
megbízhatóan
B1
robusztusan
C1
Usage pattern:
[system/model/process] [works/performs/handles] robustly
The software handles missing data robustly and produces stable results.
A szoftver a hiányzó adatokat is megbízhatóan kezeli, és stabil eredményeket ad.
Their supply chain performed robustly even during the disruption.
Az ellátási láncuk a fennakadás idején is megbízhatóan működött.
The device was engineered to operate robustly in extreme temperatures.
Learner examples
The system works robustly.
A rendszer megbízhatóan működik.
The app performs robustly under load.
Az alkalmazás terhelés alatt is stabilan működik.
Common mistake:
In tech/business writing, “robustly” usually refers to reliability, not physical strength.
Meaning
in a reliable, resilient way
Collocations
perform robustly
|work robustly
|operate robustly
|handle robustly
|scale robustly
|robustly designed
|robustly implemented
|robustly tested
|robustly optimized
|robustly supported
Synonyms
reliably (Focuses on consistent functioning more than strength.)
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resiliently (Highlights the ability to recover from problems or shocks.)
Antonyms
fragilely (Easily broken or disrupted.)
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unreliably (Not consistent or dependable.)
Themes
technology
|business
|science
Definition
in a way that stays strong and works well even when conditions change
In a way that is strong, dependable, and able to handle stress, variation, or failure without breaking down.
C1
4
markánsan
B2
Usage pattern:
[food/drink] is robustly [flavored/seasoned]
The stew was robustly seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika.
A ragut fokhagymával és füstölt paprikával bőven fűszerezték.
This coffee is robustly flavored and pairs well with milk.
Ennek a kávénak markáns íze van, és jól illik a tejhez.
They served a robustly spiced curry with rice.
Learner examples
The soup is robustly seasoned.
A leves markánsan fűszerezett.
Common mistake:
More natural with “flavored/seasoned” or taste words; not usually used for sweetness alone.
Meaning
with rich, strong flavor
Collocations
robustly flavored
|robustly seasoned
|robustly spiced
|robustly bitter
|robustly malty
Synonyms
richly (Emphasizes fullness and depth, sometimes with sweetness or fat.)
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strongly (More general and less descriptive than robustly.)
Antonyms
mildly (Gentle, not strong in flavor.)
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blandly (Lacking strong or interesting taste.)
Themes
food_and_drink
Definition
with a strong, rich taste
In a way that has a rich, strong, full-bodied taste or character, especially of food or drink.
Grammar
Dictionary form
robustly
IPA
GB/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli/
US/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli/
Syllables & stress
ro - bustly (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bustly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: robustly
- Plural: robustlies
Expressions
robustly challenge
1/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
question or dispute strongly
to disagree strongly and ask for proof
Examples
- Several scientists robustly challenged the study’s conclusions.
- She robustly challenged the assumption that prices would keep rising.
- The opposition robustly challenged the proposed law.
Learner examples
- They robustly challenged the claim.
robustly defend
1/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli dɪfˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
formal
defend strongly and confidently
to defend strongly
Examples
- She robustly defended her decision during the interview.
- The company robustly defended its safety record.
- He robustly defended his colleague against the accusation.
Learner examples
- He robustly defended his plan.
robustly support
1/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
support strongly and reliably
to support strongly
Examples
- The data robustly supports the conclusion that the policy reduced accidents.
- Their platform robustly supports multiple languages and currencies.
- Several witnesses robustly supported her version of events.
Learner examples
- The evidence robustly supports this claim.
robustly test
1/ɹˌoʊbˈʌstli tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
test thoroughly under stress
to test very thoroughly
Examples
- The team robustly tested the new feature before release.
- We robustly tested the model against noisy data.
- The equipment must be robustly tested for use in the field.
Learner examples
- They robustly tested the system.