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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.
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
EXPANDsu·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
COLLAPSEAntonyms
1–5. weak.
1–5. weak.
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Vigorously
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example Sentences
- Dip a scrub brush into the liquid and scrub the furniture vigorously to remove the algae.
- The industry vigorously denies this-and it may well be right.
- Leroy vigorously argues that bats should not be culled.
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