vigour

British  

/ 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 )

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Etymology

Origin of vigour

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

Example Sentences

There was hope, spurred on by various indicators, that they'd start 2026 with renewed vigour.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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

Husain began working on them in the early 2000s, with great excitement and vigour, recalls Pundole.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

Not least from his own feeling of vigour and hunger, he suddenly understood that he had slept the daylight away, nine hours at least.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien