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vigorous

[ vig-er-uhs ]

adjective

  1. full of or characterized by vigor:

    a vigorous effort.

    Antonyms: weak

  2. a vigorous youngster.

    Synonyms: healthy, sound, sturdy

    Antonyms: weak

  3. energetic; forceful: a vigorous personality.

    vigorous steps;

    a vigorous personality.

    Synonyms: powerful

    Antonyms: weak

  4. powerful in action or effect:

    vigorous law enforcement.

    Antonyms: weak

  5. growing well, as a plant.

    Antonyms: weak



vigorous

/ ˈvɪɡərəs /

adjective

  1. endowed with bodily or mental strength or vitality; robust
  2. displaying, involving, characterized by, or performed with vigour

    vigorous growth

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈvigorousness, noun
  • ˈvigorously, adverb
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Other Words From

  • vig·or·ous·ly adverb
  • vig·or·ous·ness noun
  • o·ver·vig·or·ous adjective
  • o·ver·vig·or·ous·ness noun
  • su·per·vig·or·ous adjective
  • su·per·vig·or·ous·ness noun
  • un·vig·or·ous adjective
  • un·vig·or·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of vigorous1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin vigorōsus; vigor, -ous
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Example Sentences

The findings highlight the need for “vigorous monitoring” of rapidly changing glacial lakes and water bodies, the researchers write.

President Theodore Roosevelt was one of America’s most consequential progressive leaders, in no small part because of his vigorous support for conservation, including jumpstarting the national park system.

From Salon

Despite the optimism, many elements of the cease-fire proposal — which came about after vigorous negotiations brokered by the U.S. and France — remain unclear.

In particular, more vigorous, aerobic exercise is effective for lowering blood pressure, but also everyday physical activity can have a beneficial impact.

Current guidelines recommend adults perform a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75-minutes of vigorous physical activity along with muscle strengthening for two days a week.

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