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durable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of durable

able to exist for a long time with retention of original qualities, abilities, or capabilities

durable fabric

They were amazed at how durable the tent was despite its frequent use.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of durable

enduring, everlasting, lasting, permanent, unbreakable

cast-iron, hard, hard-bitten, hardened, hardy, inured, rugged, stout, strong, sturdy, tough, toughened, vigorous

strong, sturdy, tough

indestructible, inextinguishable

immortal, imperishable, permanent, stable, staunch (also stanch), staying, tenacious, unyielding

resilient, stalwart

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of durable

breakable, delicate, flimsy, fragile, frail

destructible, extinguishable, perishable

delicate, nonhardy, soft, tender, weak

enervated, enfeebled, exhausted, run-down, sapped, wasted, weakened, worn, worn out

mortal, temporary, transient

Synonym Discussion of durable

lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.

- a book that left a lasting impression on me

permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

- permanent living arrangements

durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

- durable fabrics

stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.

- a stable government

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