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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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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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