Durable
adj.resilient, capableprofessional
What it means
Able to stay strong, effective, or usable through wear and time.
Reach for it when describing a lasting solution or object that will not need quick replacement
The mason proposed a durable lime repair suited to the old brick.
Choose between these
7- playful
when an accessible confident promise is justified
not when The slogan overstates products without evidence from real use.
- everyday
when extended useful life is the simple claim
not when Long-lasting does not explain whether the item resists hard use.
- everyday
when solid construction can be seen or felt
not when Sturdiness at purchase does not guarantee good aging.
- warm
when recovery from stress or deformation matters
not when A resilient material may flex well yet wear out quickly.
- professional
when repeated abrasion and use are expected
not when Hard-wearing is narrower than resistance to weather or decay.
- professional
when reliable operation across harsh conditions matters
not when Robust can describe systems that are not physically durable.
- literary
when value, relationships, or effects persist
not when Enduring sounds abstract for a tool or fabric specification.
Said against
3- fragile
- flimsy
- short-lived
It naturally appears in
3- durable material
A durable material need not be heavy or difficult to repair.
- durable solution
Training local technicians created a durable solution to maintenance delays.
- strong and durable
The woven cover is strong and durable enough for daily transport.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adjective: able to withstand wear or decay opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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