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

"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

But despite facing calls from many directions for a bolder approach, with much more political direction, more vigour, more speed and more urgency, his arguments were familiar ones.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

And if that was not enough for fame, there was also his prolonged vigour to marvel at.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien