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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › vigorousVIGOROUS | 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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › vigorousVIGOROUS 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. They will take vigorous action to recover the debts.

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   Some common synonyms of vigorous are energetic, lusty, nervous, and strenuous. While all these words mean "having or showing great vitality and force," vigorous further implies showing no signs of depletion or diminishing of freshness or robustness.

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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. It comes from the French word vigour, meaning "liveliness, activity."

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