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vigorous

vigorous

87 4.1
Having a lot of strength and energy
  • adjective
  • /ˈvɪɡərəs/
translation icon : vigoroso
  • The team's vigorous debate over the project's future led to some innovative solutions.
  • vigorous physical activity
  • vigorous activity
  • moderate to vigorous

And it's just, in fact, there may be some pretty vigorous conversations privately.

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Examples

  • I suggest a more vigorous exercise program.

  • The clumps stuck to his snout and frustrated his vigorous efforts to remove them.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • So this is much more vigorous than the other two.

  • If the brain is young, then the spirit is still vigorous... like a young man.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • So I hope you guys enjoyed this episode, a deep dive into the science of why vigorous exercise is important.

  • America has never undergone a vigorous recovery without real estate leading the way.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The niches created by extinctions provide an opportunity for a vigorous development of new species.

    Academic text (1990)
  • There's a very vigorous anti slavery movement boiling in the North.

  • Our inner lives are eternal, which is to say that our spirits remain as youthful and vigorous as when we were in full bloom.

  • He prefers vigorous workouts that challenge his strength and endurance.

Synonyms

lively
vsvigorous
111 1.3

Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

leans more toward physical strength and forceful action
energetic
vsvigorous
93 1.6

Full of energy and active

is more about bodily strength and forceful action
vibrant
vsvigorous
81 4.1

Full of energy and activity that makes people feel excited

emphasizes bodily strength and forceful energy
strenuous
vsvigorous
34 4.9

Needing a lot of effort or energy

describes being strong, healthy, and acting with force
vital
vsvigorous
30 3.8

Full of energy and enthusiasm

stresses bodily strength and forceful activity rather than life
brisk
vsvigorous
27 3.2

Quick and energetic in movement or action

focuses more on strength and force than simple speed
high-energy
vsvigorous
9 3.7

Very active and full of strong, lively energy

is similar but less extreme in intensity and force
high-spirited
vsvigorous
6 3.9

Full of energy and excitement

is more about solid health and forceful activity
effervescent
vsvigorous
5 7.1

Having lively, cheerful energy that makes others feel excited

is firmer and focuses on strength and physical force
spirited
vsvigorous
1 4.1

Full of energy and enthusiasm

focuses more on physical strength and forceful effort
juiced
vsvigorous
  • Slang
1 8.6

Very energetic and excited, often before an event

is more neutral and emphasizes physical strength not excitement
vitalistic
vsvigorous
7.1

Full of strong energy and bright, lively style

is more about physical strength and forceful activity

Antonyms

524 1.0

Not strong in body or muscles and easily tired

25 3.9

Physically or mentally weak and low in energy

How Vigorous

strenuous
34 4.9
forceful
62 4.3
vigorous
87 4.1
energetic
93 1.6
brisk
27 3.2
gentle
235 1.0

Surface Forms

vigorous positive
vigorouser comparative
vigourous positive
vigorousest superlative

Morphology

vigorous = vigor (transparent) = vigor + ous

The word 'vigorous' is transparently derived from 'vigor' with the suffix '-ous', indicating a quality or state.

Etymology

The word vigorous comes from the Latin word vigor, which means 'liveliness' or 'strength'. So, to be vigorous is to have strong energy and to do something with force or enthusiasm.