Vigorous
/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ adj
adj ·Common ·Middle school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Physically strong and active.
"a vigorous scrub"
- 2 Mentally strong and active.
- 3 Rapid of growth.
"a vigorous shrub"
Adjective
- 1 characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity wordnet
- 2 strong and active physically or mentally wordnet
Example
More examples"You will be more vigorous if you exercise."
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman vigrus, from Old French vigoros (French vigoureux), from Medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor. Doublet of vigoroso.