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   vigorous

   /ˈvɪɡ(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 vigour).

   Derivatives

   • 1. vigorousness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vigorousVigorous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VIGOROUS is done with vigor : carried out forcefully and energetically. How to use vigorous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vigorous.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIGOROUS | English meaning - Cambridge 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 autumn will help promote vigorous growth in the spring. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Vigorous definition: full of or characterized by vigor. See examples of VIGOROUS used in a sentence.

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

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   A vigorous person does things with great energy and enthusiasm. A vigorous campaign or activity is done with great energy and enthusiasm. She was a strong and vigorous politician. ...the most vigorous critics of the government.

6. 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. ablaze. alive. astir.

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   Anything vigorous is done with force and energy. Vigorous exercise makes you sweat, and a vigorous denial makes someone else sweat. Vigorous is a description for something strong or enthusiastic.

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

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryVIGOROUS definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    (vɪgərəs ) 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. vigorously adverb [ADV after v] He shook his head vigorously. Synonyms: energetically, hard, forcefully, strongly More Synonyms of vigorous. 2. adjective.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVIGOROUS | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    VIGOROUS meaning: 1. showing or needing a lot of physical energy: 2. showing strong, often negative, feelings about…. Learn more.