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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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. 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.

   • English (US)

     very forceful or energetic: a vigorous debate. There has...

   • Znaczenie Vigorous, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     VIGOROUS definicja: 1. very forceful or energetic: 2....

   • Vigorous in Korean

     VIGOROUS translate: 활발한, 격렬한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Vigorous in Japanese

     VIGOROUS translate: 威勢のよい, 活発な, 精力的（せいりょくてき）な,...

   • Vigorous in Arabic

     VIGOROUS translate: نَشيط. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Vigorous in Spanish

     VIGOROUS translate: vigoroso, vigoroso/osa...

   • Traditional

     VIGOROUS translate: 充滿活力的;有力量的;精力旺盛的, 健壯的;強壯的. Learn more in...

   • Simplified

     VIGOROUS translate: 充满活力的;有力量的;精力旺盛的, 健壮的;强壮的. Learn more in...

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

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   Learn the meaning of vigorous, an adjective that describes something done with vigor, force, and energy, or something full of physical or mental strength. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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

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   Vigorous means very forceful or energetic, or healthy and strong. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with examples and related words, from the Cambridge English Dictionary.

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

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   Learn the meaning of vigorous as an adjective to describe something or someone that is strong, energetic, or forceful. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of vigorous in British and American English.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › vigorousVIGOROUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vigorousVigorous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Vigorous means strong and healthy, robust, or forceful and energetic. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word vigorous in different contexts and languages.