RUGGED


Meaning of RUGGED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rʌgɪd ]

1.

A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants. ( LITERARY )

...rugged mountainous terrain.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• rug‧ged‧ly

...a ruggedly beautiful wilderness.

ADV : ADV adj

• rug‧ged‧ness

The island’s ruggedness symbolises our history and the character of the people.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If you describe a man as rugged , you mean that he has strong, masculine features. ( LITERARY )

A look of pure disbelief crossed Shankly’s rugged face.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ approval ]

• rug‧ged‧ly

He was six feet tall and ruggedly handsome.

ADV : ADV adj , ADV -ed

3.

If you describe someone’s character as rugged , you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations.

Rugged individualism forged America’s frontier society.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ approval ]

4.

A rugged piece of equipment is strong and is designed to last a long time, even if it is treated roughly.

The camera combines rugged reliability with unequalled optical performance and speed.

ADJ

• rug‧ged‧ness

The body is 90% titanium for ruggedness.

N-UNCOUNT

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне.