vigour

/ ˈvɪɡə /

noun

1. exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality

2. substantial effective energy or force

   the vigour of the tempest

3. forcefulness; intensity

   the vigour of her complaints

4. the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal

   hybrid vigour

5. the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc; prime

6. legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp in the phrase in vigour )

Word History and Origins

Origin of vigour¹

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

Example Sentences

"I came full of vigour: I'm going to make it, I'm going to be up there with the Beatles and the Stones."

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"The fear I've lived with all my life - embedded in my DNA - has reawakened with renewed vigour," said one escapee living in Western Europe, who asked to hide her name and precise location.

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In the meantime he won't collect a salary, but will presumably throw himself into his work with renewed vigour.

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The Crown Office said it had undertaken "significant reforms" since Mr Marshall's case and that bereaved families "can expect investigations to be pursued with the vigour and expertise they deserve".

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This year she is back in New York with improved form and a renewed vigour.

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