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   Vig·or·ous

   /ˈviɡ(ə)rəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. strong, healthy, and full of energy: "a tall, vigorous, and muscular man" Similar robusthealthyin good healthhale and heartystrongstrong as an ox/horse/lionsturdyfinefitin good conditionin tip-top conditionin good shapein good trimin good kilterhardytoughathleticstrappingable-bodiedbouncingthrivingflourishingbloomingenergeticlivelyactivesprysprightlyperkyplayfuljauntyvivaciousanimatedspiritedhigh-spiriteddynamicvibrantfull of lifevitalsparklingeffervescentzestfulbuoyanttirelessindefatigableinformal:go-gettingzippypeppybouncyupbeatfull of vimfull of beansraring to gobright-eyed and bushy-tailedin the pinkfit as a fiddlewickchipperOpposite frailweak
   • ▪ characterized by or involving physical strength, effort, or energy: "vigorous aerobic exercise"
   • ▪ (of language) forceful: "a vigorous denial" Similar strenuouspowerfulpotentforcefulforciblespiritedmettlesomedeterminedresoluteaggressiveeagerkeenactiveenthusiasticzealousardentferventvehementintenseintensivepassionatefierywildunrestraineduncontrolledunbridledtoughblunthard-hittingpulling no punchesinformal:all-outpunchyin-your-faceOpposite weakfeeble

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor (see vigor).

   Derivatives

   • 1. vigorousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVIGOROUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   very forceful or energetic: a vigorous debate. There has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road. He takes plenty of vigorous exercise. healthy and strong: Cutting the bush back in the fall will help promote vigorous growth in the spring. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Energetic and lively. alive. barnstorming.

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   characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity. “a vigorous hiker”. “gave her skirt a vigorous shake”. “a vigorous campaign”. “a vigorous foreign policy”. “ vigorous opposition to the war”. synonyms: energetic. possessing or exerting or displaying energy.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIGOROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. adjective. Vigorous physical activities involve using a lot of energy, usually to do short and repeated actions. Very vigorous exercise can increase the risk of heart attacks. Some African dance is vigorous, but full of subtlety. vigorously adverb [ADVERB after verb] He shook his head vigorously.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishvigorous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of vigorous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › vigorousVigorous - definition of vigorous by The Free Dictionary

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   1. full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort. 2. strong or active; robust. 3. energetic; forceful: a vigorous personality. 4. powerful in action or effect. 5. growing well, as a plant. vig′or•ous•ly, adv. vig′or•ous•ness, n.

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   full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort. strong ; active ; robust : a vigorous youngster. energetic ; forceful : vigorous steps; a vigorous personality.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › vigorousVigorous Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   adverb. He scrubbed the dirty pan vigorously. She vigorously defended her beliefs. VIGOROUS meaning: 1 : healthy and strong; 2 : done with great force and energy.