Vigorous

//ˈvɪɡəɹəs// adj

adj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Physically strong and active.

    "a vigorous scrub"

  2. 2
    Mentally strong and active.
  3. 3
    Rapid of growth.

    "a vigorous shrub"

Adjective
  1. 1
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity wordnet
  2. 2
    strong and active physically or mentally wordnet

Synonyms

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energeticgoing strongablazeabuzzacidactive

Example

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"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.

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