vigour

/ ˈvɪɡə /

noun

exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality
substantial effective energy or force
the vigour of the tempest
forcefulness; intensity
the vigour of her complaints
the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal
hybrid vigour
the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc; prime
legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp in the phrase in vigour )

Origin of vigour¹

C14: from Old French vigeur, from Latin vigor activity, from vigēre to be lively

Youth, beauty, apparent vigour and even the most arguable personal virtues may be sanctified by a sudden and violent death.

But with democracy suspended, the IMF and World Bank encouraged Indira to pursue the programme with renewed vigour.

Vibration promotes life and vigour, strength and beauty...Vibrate Your Body and Make It Well.

I woke with renewed vigour, determined that the message of reconciliation must continue to be spread.

The moon seemed to smile on him; the aurora appeared to dance with unwonted vigour, as if in glee; the very stars winked at him!

However, on reaching Spain, the magic of the Emperor's personality soon restored the vigour and prestige of the French arms.

But soon the Rev. John Dodd imparted fresh vigour into the proceedings.

Insult and outrage seemed to have given that bodily vigour to Ripperda, which medicine and surgery had taken no pains to restore.

The news of Bruce's revolt and the death of Comyn roused Edward into full martial vigour.

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