Definition of "resilient"

resilient

/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/

adjective
comparative more resilient, superlative most resilient
1. Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)
  1. (materials science) Having the ability to absorb energy when deformed.
2. Returning quickly to normal after damaging events or conditions. (of systems, organisms or people)
  Quotations
  He’s resilient, and strong, but sometimes tonight, here, the weight of what he’s saying makes him stop, pause as if lost.
  1994, Michael Grumley, The Last Diary
  1. (psychology, neuroscience) Having the ability to recover from mental illness, trauma, etc.; having resilience.