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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.

Words related to vigorous

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

Words nearby vigorous

vigo, vigor, vigorish, vigoro, vigoroso, vigorous, vigour, vigoureux, vigoureux printing, vigrid, vigée-lebrun

Origin of vigorous

1300–50; Middle English < Old French < Medieval Latin vigorōsus. See vigor, -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM vigorous

synonym study for vigorous

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 forms of vigorous

vigorously, adverbvigorousness, noun
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