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resiliently

resiliently

1 4.6
In a way that quickly returns to its original shape after being bent or stretched
  • adverb
  • /rɪˈzɪljəntli/
: 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
1 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
310 1.0
rapidly
356 1.4
resiliently
1 4.6
quickly
∞ 1.0
steadily
113 2.1
gradually
228 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.