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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIGOROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VIGOROUS definition: 1. very forceful or energetic: 2. healthy and strong: 3. very forceful or energetic: . Learn more.

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   vigorous: [adjective] done with vigor : carried out forcefully and energetically.

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

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   VIGOROUS meaning: 1. very forceful or energetic: 2. healthy and strong: 3. very forceful or energetic: . Learn more.

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

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

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   2 meanings: 1. endowed with bodily or mental strength or vitality; robust 2. displaying, involving, characterized by, or.... Click for more definitions.

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   vigorous: 1 adj 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 adj strong and active physically or mentally “"a vigorous old man who ...

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

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   a. Strong and healthy; robust: "Her splendid, vigorous body lay still and relaxed under the loose folds of her clothing" (Willa Cather).

9. 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.

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11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVIGOROUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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