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