rugged adjective (STRONG) - definition in British English Dictionary & Thesaurus

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/ˈrʌg.ɪd/ adj

Definition

•

strong and simple; not delicate

Jeeps are rugged vehicles, designed for rough conditions.

•

describes a man's face that is strongly and attractively formed

She fell for his rugged good looks.

/ˈrʌg.ɪd.li/ adv

(Definition of rugged adjective (STRONG) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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