DURABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DURABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “durable”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “durable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Durable” are: lasting, long-lasting, long-lived, long-wearing, indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable, heavy-duty, tough, resistant, strong, sturdy, stout, sound, substantial, imperishable, well made, long-term, enduring, persisting, persistent, abiding, continuing

Durable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Durable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “durable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Existing for a long time.
• Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
• Capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay.
• Very long lasting.
• (of a person) having endurance.

Synonyms of "Durable" as an adjective (23 Words)

abiding	(of a feeling or memory) lasting a long time; enduring. An abiding belief.
continuing	Without a break in continuity; ongoing. The act provided a continuing annual appropriation.
enduring	Lasting a long time. He formed a number of enduring relationships with women.
heavy-duty	Designed for heavy work.
imperishable	Enduring forever. Imperishable truths.
indestructible	Not easily destroyed. Indestructible plastic containers.
lasting	Lasting a long time without change. A lasting relationship.
long-lasting	Existing for a long time.
long-lived	Existing for a long time.
long-term	Relating to or extending over a relatively long time.
long-wearing	Capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay.
perdurable	Enduring continuously; imperishable. A perdurable stereotype.
persistent	Retained; not shed. An attempt to stop persistent drink drivers.
persisting	Relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit.
resistant	Offering resistance to something or someone. Resistant to persuasion.
sound	Vigorous or severe. A sound timber.
stout	Dependable. Stout hearts.
strong	Relating to or denoting the strongest of the known kinds of force between particles which acts between nucleons and other hadrons when closer than about 10 cm so binding protons in a nucleus despite the repulsion due to their charge and which conserves strangeness parity and isospin. The competition was too strong.
sturdy	Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment. The bike is sturdy enough to cope with bumpy tracks.
substantial	Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something. A substantial family.
tough	Physically toughened. Poor kid It s tough on her.
undestroyable	Not capable of being destroyed.
well made	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.

Usage Examples of "Durable" as an adjective

• A durable peace can be achieved.
• Hopes for a durable peace.
• Porcelain enamel is strong and durable.
• The perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent.
• Less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys.
• Durable denim jeans.
• The durable Smith lasted the full eight rounds.

Associations of "Durable" (30 Words)

abiding	Lasting a long time. An abiding belief.
changeless	Remaining the same. Changeless truths.
confirmed	Having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation. A confirmed bachelor.
constant	(of a person) unchangingly faithful and dependable. In constant pain.
continually	Repeated frequently in the same way; regularly. I was continually moving around.
discontinuance	The act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent.
durability	The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. They advertised the durability of their products.
enduring	Lasting a long time. He formed a number of enduring relationships with women.
eternity	Endless life after death. Immortal souls destined for eternity.
fireproof	Make something fireproof. Nearby museum buildings will be fireproofed.
immutable	Not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature. An immutable fact.
incessant	(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption. Night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city.
incessantly	Without interruption; constantly. She talked about him incessantly.
incombustible	Not capable of igniting and burning. An incombustible floor construction.
indelible	Cannot be removed or erased. The story made an indelible impression on me.
indestructible	Very long lasting. Indestructible plastic containers.
ineradicable	Not able to be destroyed or rooted out. Ineradicable hostility.
invariable	Not liable to or capable of change. His routine was invariable.
lasting	Lasting a long time without change. A long lasting friendship.
permanence	The property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration. The clarity and permanence of the dyes.
permanency	The property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration.
permanent	A perm for the hair. Literature of permanent value.
perpetual	(of an investment) having no fixed maturity date; irredeemable. Deep caves in perpetual darkness.
stable	Shelter in a stable. A stable peace.
steadfast	Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. Steadfast resolve.
steady	Support or hold steady and make steadfast with or as if with a brace. Held the ladder steady.
unceasing	Continuing forever or indefinitely. The unceasing efforts of the staff.
unchangeable	Not liable to variation or able to be altered. A fixed and unchangeable part of the germ plasm.
unchanging	Not changing; remaining the same. The party stood for unchanging principles.
unwavering	Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. She fixed him with an unwavering stare.