1.
Someone or something that is ~ is very strong or healthy.
More women than men go to the doctor. Perhaps men are more ~ or worry less?...
ADJ
~ly
He became ~ly healthy.
ADV
~ness
...the ~ness of diesel engines.
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2.
Robust views or opinions are strongly held and forcefully expressed.
A British Foreign Office minister has made a ~ defence of the agreement...
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
In the decisions we have to make about Europe, we have to defend our position very ~ly indeed.
ADV
~ness
...a prominent industrialist renowned for the ~ness of his right-wing views.
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