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vigorous

[ vig-er-uhs ]
/ ˈvɪg ər əs /
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adjective

full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
strong; active; robust: a vigorous youngster.
energetic; forceful: vigorous steps; a vigorous personality.
powerful in action or effect: vigorous law enforcement.
growing well, as a plant.

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RELATED WORDS

tough, effective, healthy, forceful, persuasive, dynamic, zealous, potent, spirited, efficient, vital, strenuous, active, robust, strong, brisk, intense, lively, athletic, dashing

Nearby words

  1. vigo, jean,
  2. vigor,
  3. vigorish,
  4. vigoro,
  5. vigoroso,
  6. vigorously,
  7. vigour,
  8. vigoureux,
  9. vigoureux printing,
  10. vigrid

Origin of vigorous

1300–50; Middle English < Old French < Medieval Latin vigorōsus. See vigor, -ous
ANTONYMS FOR vigorous
1–5. weak.
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Synonym study

2. See active.
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British Dictionary definitions for vigorous

vigorous

/ (ˈvɪɡərəs) /

adjective

endowed with bodily or mental strength or vitality; robust
displaying, involving, characterized by, or performed with vigourvigorous growth
Derived Formsvigorously, adverbvigorousness, noun
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Word Origin and History for vigorous

vigorous

adj.

c.1300 (early 13c. as a surname), from Anglo-French vigrus, Old French vigorosus, from Latin vigere "be lively, flourish, thrive" (see vigor). Related: Vigorously.

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