" robustly "

1: as in sharply, fiercely;

•  Synonyms : 

•  fiercely,

•  hammer and tongs,

•  roughshod,

•  sharply,

•  vehemently,

•  violently,

•  dynamically,

•  energetically,

•  explosively,

•  firmly,

•  forcefully,

•  forcibly,

•  hard,

•  mightily,

•  muscularly,

•  powerfully,

•  roundly,

•  stiffly,

•  stoutly,

•  strenuously,

•  strongly,

•  sturdily,

•  vigorously,

•  actively,

•  animatedly,

•  briskly,

•  crisply,

•  eagerly,

•  gamely,

•  heartily,

•  lustily,

•  snappily,

•  spiritedly,

•  spunkily,

•  vivaciously,

•  decidedly,

•  determinedly,

•  directly,

•  emphatically,

•  fast,

•  fixedly,

•  intensively,

•  intently,

•  purposefully,

•  resolutely,

•  rigidly,

•  smartly,

•  solidly,

•  soundly,

•  squarely,

•  steadfastly,

•  steadily,

•  surely,

•  aggressively,

•  assertively,

•  manfully,

•  potently

•  Antonyms : 

•  feebly,

•  gently,

•  softly,

•  weakly,

•  delicately,

•  faintly,

•  frailly,

•  shakily,

•  bloodlessly,

•  halfheartedly,

•  languidly,

•  lazily,

•  listlessly,

•  spiritlessly,

•  impotently,

•  ineffectively,

•  ineffectually,

•  lamely,

•  nervelessly,

•  spinelessly,

•  uncertainly

1: enjoying health and vigor;

  * e.g., " ... a robust and sturdy toddler "

•  Synonyms : 

•  able-bodied,

•  bouncing,

•  fit,

•  hale,

•  healthy,

•  hearty,

•  sound,

•  well,

•  well-conditioned,

•  whole,

•  wholesome

•  Antonyms : 

•  ailing,

•  diseased,

•  ill,

•  sick,

•  unfit,

•  unhealthy,

•  unsound,

•  unwell

2: having active strength of body or mind;

  * e.g., " ... a robust older man who still bicycles 10 miles a day "

•  Synonyms : 

•  dynamic,

•  energetic,

•  flush,

•  gingery,

•  lusty,

•  peppy,

•  red-blooded,

•  vigorous,

•  vital

•  Antonyms : 

•  dull,

•  lethargic,

•  listless,

•  sluggish,

•  torpid

3: having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor);

  * e.g., " ... beef and other red meats should be accompanied by robust wines "

•  Synonyms : 

•  big,

•  concentrated,

•  full,

•  full-bodied,

•  heady,

•  lusty,

•  muscular,

•  plush,

•  potent,

•  rich,

•  strong

•  Antonyms : 

•  delicate,

•  light,

•  mild,

•  thin,

•  thinned,

•  weak,

•  weakened