roborean en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin rōboreus (“oaken, sturdy”) + -an (“forming adjectives”), from robur (“reddish oak; strength, hardness”) + -eus (“-eous: forming adjectives”).
Meanings
- (obsolete) Synonym of oaken, made of oak or similar wood.
- (obsolete) Synonym of sturdy, resembling the strength, firmness, &c. of oak.
- (obsolete) Synonym of coarse, resembling the texture of rough-hewn oak or (figurative) rough in other ways.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most roborean | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more roborean | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Relateds
corroborate · corroboration · roborative · roborant · roboreous · roboration · roborate · robust
Synonyms
oaken · coarse · firmness · resembling the texture of rough-hewn oak or · made of oak or similar wood · sturdy · resembling the strength · &c. of oak