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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. 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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   Jun 28, 2012 · The meaning of VIGOROUS is done with vigor : carried out forcefully and energetically. How to use vigorous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vigorous.

4. 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. Energetic and lively. ablaze. alive. astir.

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

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordVIGOROUS - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   1. Vigorous physical activities involve using a lot of energy, usually to do short and repeated actions. [...] 2. A vigorous person does things with great energy and enthusiasm. A vigorous campaign or activity is done with great energy and enthusiasm. [...] 3. A vigorous person is strong and healthy and full of energy. [...] More.

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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.

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

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionvigorous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › vigorousVIGOROUS Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for VIGOROUS: energetic, robust, dynamic, lively, powerful, strong, healthy, lusty; Antonyms of VIGOROUS: sluggish, feeble, weak, dull, faint, lethargic, listless, torpid