vigor
Americannoun
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active strength or force.
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healthy physical or mental energy or power; vitality.
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energetic activity; energy; intensity.
The economic recovery has given the country a new vigor.
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force of healthy growth in any living matter or organism, as a plant.
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active or effective force, especially legal validity.
Other Word Forms
- vigorless adjective
Etymology
Origin of vigor
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English vigo(u)r, from Anglo-French; Middle French vigeur, from Latin vigor “force, energy,” from vig(ēre) “to be vigorous, thrive” + -or -or 1
Example Sentences
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“Lula seems younger now than he did at 70—he’s got more energy, more vigor and enthusiasm to defend Brazil and the poor,” said Éden Valadares, national communications secretary of the Workers’ Party.
All of the childish vigor Sandler is known for is still there, but filtered through several decades of indelible experience.
From New York Times
There’s a bit more scale to this sequel, and plenty of flat gags that will have just a tad more vigor if you’re familiar with the recurring characters.
From New York Times
The Constitution grants Congress authority to oversee the federal district’s laws and spending, and Republicans have exercised that authority with vigor — especially this Congress.
From Washington Post
He brought a youthful vigor and enthusiasm to each day.
From Seattle Times
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