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resiliently

resiliently

4.6
In a way that quickly returns to its original shape after being bent or stretched
  • adverb
  • /rɪˈzɪljəntli/
translation icon : elásticamente
  • Despite repeated pressure, the material responded resiliently and maintained its shape.

Examples

  • The rubber band snapped back resiliently after being stretched to its limit.

  • The sponge expanded resiliently after being compressed, showing its excellent elasticity.

  • The athlete recovered resiliently from injury and returned to competition within weeks.

  • The rubber band stretched and returned resiliently.

  • She bounced back resiliently after the setback.

  • The rubber band snapped back resiliently after being stretched to its limit.

  • Despite the harsh conditions, the fabric returned resiliently to its original form.

Synonyms

elastically
vsresiliently
  • Specialized
4.6

In a way that stretches and then goes back to its original shape

returns to original shape quickly after bending stretching or compression

How Quickly

instantly
330 1.0
rapidly
446 1.4
resiliently
4.6
quickly
∞ 1.0
steadily
129 2.1
gradually
273 1.9
slowly
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

resiliently positive

Morphology

resiliently = resilient (transparent) = resilient + ly

Regular adverbial formation from the adjective 'resilient' describing manner; the physical sense is a direct instantiation of the adjective's meaning.

Etymology

Resiliently comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and salire 'to jump', which gives the picture of something that 'jumps back' into shape. That is why a material or object that behaves resiliently returns quickly to its original form, like a rubber band or a spring.