- a variation of vigor.
vigour
Britishnoun
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exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality
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substantial effective energy or force
the vigour of the tempest
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forcefulness; intensity
the vigour of her complaints
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the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal
hybrid vigour
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the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc; prime
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legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp in the phrase in vigour )
Etymology
Origin of vigour
C14: from Old French vigeur, from Latin vigor activity, from vigēre to be lively
Example Sentences
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When set against the newfound organisation and vigour of this Rangers set-up then Celtic look jaded.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
"This is a sector in which we will keep adding vigour in the times to come."
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
"I came full of vigour: I'm going to make it, I'm going to be up there with the Beatles and the Stones."
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
He had a grand feeling, no doubt, a compensation of vigour and clarity and uplifting of the heart Perhaps his famous God did give him something which she could not give.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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