robust

/rō-ˈbəst/

Latin robustus oaken, strong, from robor-, robur oak, strength

adjective

  1. having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health

  2. having or showing vigor, strength, or firmness

  3. strongly formed or constructed : sturdy

a robust debate

healthy sound wholesome robust hale well mean enjoying or indicative of good health. healthy implies full strength and vigor as well as freedom from signs of disease. sound emphasizes the absence of disease, weakness, or malfunction.