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Adjective: resilient  ri'zil-yunt [N. Amer], ri'zi-lee-unt [Brit]
  1. Recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
    "Her resilient nature helped her bounce back from setbacks"
     
  2. Elastic; rebounds readily
    "as resilient as seasoned hickory";
    - bouncy, live, lively, springy

See also: elastic, spirited

Encyclopedia: Resilient