Synonyms of durable

durable

adjective

as in sturdy

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 & Similar Words

• sturdy
• permanent
• lasting
• unbreakable
• enduring
• strong
• everlasting
• rugged
• hardy
• vigorous
• hardened
• indestructible
• tough
• cast-iron
• stout
• toughened
• hard
• stable
• resilient
• hard-bitten
• tenacious
• inured
• imperishable
• immortal
• inextinguishable
• unyielding
• staunch
• staying
• stanch
• stalwart

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fragile
• flimsy
• delicate
• breakable
• frail
• soft
• perishable
• weak
• destructible
• tender
• worn
• temporary
• transient
• weakened
• extinguishable
• wasted
• enfeebled
• exhausted
• mortal
• nonhardy
• worn-out
• enervated
• sapped
• run-down

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective durable contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of durable are lasting, permanent, and stable. While all these words mean "enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established," durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

durable fabrics

When would lasting be a good substitute for durable?

In some situations, the words lasting and durable are roughly equivalent. However, lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.

a book that left a lasting impression on me

When is permanent a more appropriate choice than durable?

While in some cases nearly identical to durable, permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

permanent living arrangements

When could stable be used to replace durable?

The meanings of stable and durable largely overlap; however, stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.

a stable government

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of durable

The wine bag company’s two-bottle Pico is chic enough to use as a tote and made of durable ballistic nylon—similar to the luxury material used in Formula 1 race cars. —Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2025

This durable, weather-proof Curisee Wireless Security Camera brings extra peace of mind by providing 355-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical video footage in crisp 2K HD, both day and night. —Cierra Cowan May 19, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025

The team brought in an animatronic dinosaur from China, which had to be durable enough to use for stunts when Ellie climbs on top of it. —Matt Minton, Variety, 19 May 2025

For those who like to nerd out on rugged capabilities – the phone is certified durable to MIL-STD-810H standards, which means that it's been drop tested multiple times from a height of 1.5 m (~5 ft). —Paul Ridden may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025

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