robust
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- adjective
- /roʊˈbʌst/
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intenso
- So think things like orange juice, mango, pineapple, kind of these really robust tropical flavors.
- robust flavor
- robust sauce
- robust red wine
Examples
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The chef's new sauce was robust, blending spices that delighted everyone at the dinner table.
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This Berry is a much deeper, robust flavor.
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It's going to be a very rich, robust part of the experience.
Blog text (29) -
It is a very robust red.
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That makes their taste richer and more robust.
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Actually, because we had such big and robust wines with lots of upfront fruit.
Blog text (29) -
Notes of caramel malt and vanilla balance out this robust beer.
Blog text (27) -
Tony ate a robust beef and ham platter with pickles and onions.
Fiction book (1998) -
Mixing apples that carry these various attributes is what gives a homemade cider a robust flavor and satisfying "mouthfeel."
Blog text (21) -
Well, if you ask me, the bouquet's a little too robust for a Merlot, but then again I'm partial to the softer California grape.
Synonyms
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3.0
Having a lot of fat or sugar so it feels heavy
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2.3
Having a strong, pleasant taste
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A taste that is strong and rich, often in wine or coffee
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Having a strong and pleasant taste
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3.2
Food or drink that is full of flavor and very filling
A strong pleasant taste you notice when you eat or drink
Has a strong, full taste
Having a very powerful taste that you notice right away, like cheese or coffee
Antonyms
Compounds
How Flavorful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Robust comes from the Latin word robur, which meant 'oak' and 'strength', so think of a bold, full taste like a strong cup of coffee. So robust describes food or drink with a rich, powerful flavor.