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vig⋅or⋅ous

  [vig-er-uhs]
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–adjective
1. full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
2. strong; active; robust: a vigorous youngster.
3. energetic; forceful: vigorous steps; a vigorous personality.
4. powerful in action or effect: vigorous law enforcement.
5. growing well, as a plant.
Origin:
1300–50; ME < OF < ML vigorōsus. See vigor, -ous

Related forms:
vig⋅or⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
vig⋅or⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
2. sturdy, sound, healthy. See active. 3. powerful.

Antonyms:
1–5. weak.
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vig·or·ous   (vĭg'ər-əs)   
adj.  
  1. Strong, energetic, and active in mind or body; robust. See Synonyms at healthy.
  2. Marked by or done with force and energy. See Synonyms at active.
vig'or·ous·ly adv., vig'or·ous·ness n.
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Vigorous

Vig"or*ous\, a. [Cf. OF. vigoros, F. vigoureux, LL. vigorosus.]

1. Possessing vigor; full of physical or mental strength or active force; strong; lusty; robust; as, a vigorous youth; a vigorous plant.

Famed for his valor, young, At sea successful, vigorous and strong. --Waller.

2. Exhibiting strength, either of body or mind; powerful; strong; forcible; energetic; as, vigorous exertions; a vigorous prosecution of a war.

The beginnings of confederacies have been always vigorous and successful. --Davenant. -- Vig"or*ous*ly, adv. -- Vig"or*ous*ness, n.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : vigorous
Spanish: vigoroso,
German: lebhaft,
Japanese: 力強い
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