vigorous
Use Vigorous in a sentence
ər 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.
Related forms
vig·or·ous·ly, adverb
vig·or·ous·ness, noun
o·ver·vig·or·ous, adjective
o·ver·vig·or·ous·ly, adverb
o·ver·vig·or·ous·ness, noun
su·per·vig·or·ous, adjective
su·per·vig·or·ous·ly, adverb
su·per·vig·or·ous·ness, noun
un·vig·or·ous, adjective
un·vig·or·ous·ly, adverb
un·vig·or·ous·ness, noun
Antonyms
1–5. weak.
1–5. weak.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | endowed with bodily or mental strength or vitality; robust |
| 2. | displaying, involving, characterized by, or performed with vigour: vigorous growth |
| 'vigorously | |
| —adv | |
| 'vigorousness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
vigorous
M.E., from Anglo-Fr. vigrus, O.Fr. vigorosus, from L. vigere "be lively, flourish, thrive" (see vigor). Related: Vigorously.
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Example sentences
Isolation and containment have failed for decades, while a vigorous attempt at engagement has never really been made.
Rather, they would be munificent givers of foreign aid, vigorous investors abroad and profuse lenders.
When the wind is low, steam plumes from the vigorous fumaroles can be seen in the nearby valleys.
Aerobic activity can be of moderate or vigorous intensity.
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