It revived with even greater vigor.
Source: tatoeba (41967)
Vigor
/ˈvɪɡɚ/
Synonyms for "vigor" (318 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (64)
Noun(13 words)
energyactivenessadrenalinealivenessanimatednessanimationardorsbrawninessbriodegree of energizationdisplay forcefulnessdutch sterkdynamism
Adjective(7 words)
active energyavailable energiesbodily energycomplete energydramatic energydutch energiedutch strength
Verb(1 words)
animate energy
Strong matches (95)
Adjective(16 words)
energetic effortentire energyfiery energyfull energygreater energygreatest energyheightened livelinesshigh degree of forcefulnesshigh energizationhigh nerve energyinfectious verveintense energylifted energyloud energymain thrustfulnessmax energy
Noun(24 words)
energiaenergiasenergiesenergizationenergy resultenergy storeenergy topicenergíasforcefulness in argumentforcefulnessesfr. énergiefully alivegreat vigorgrowth vigorhaleshealthheartinesshummingitalian forzajuice
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energyenterpriseenthusiasmergalespritexuberancefirefitnessflower powerforceforce majeureforcefulnessfortitudefriskinessfrolicsomenessfull blastfull forcegaietygamesomenessgayness
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get-up-and-gogetupgogumptiongustogutsgutsinesshalenesshardihoodhardinesshardnesshealthinessheartinessimpressivenessincisivenessindustryinfluenceinitiativeinspirationintensityintestinal fortitudejuicekinetic energylifelivelinesslongevitylustihoodlustinessmainmain forcemain strengthmanamanlinessmettle
Verb(1 words)
go biological process
Related words (159)
mettlesomenessmightmight and mainmightinessmoralemordancymoxiemusclemuscle powermuscularitynervositynervousnessobstinacyoomphpanachepassionpeppiss and vinegarpithpizzazz
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playfulnesspoignancypooppotencepotencypotential energypotentialitypowerpower packpower structurepower strugglepowerfulnessprepotencyproductivenessproductivitypuissancepullpunchpushresiliencerobustnessrollicksomenessrompishnessruggednesssaltsinewsinewinessskittishnesssnapsoundnesssparklespicespiritspiritednessspiritssportivenesssprightlinessspunkstalwartnessstaminastarchstaying powersteamsticking powerstoutnessstrengthstrength of willstrenuousnessstrong armstrong languagesturdinesssuperioritysuperpowertolerancetoughnesstrenchancytuckvalidityvehemencevervevigorousnessvimviolencevirilityvirtuevirulencevitalityvivacitywattageweightwholenesszealousnesszestzestfulnesszingzip
Noun(42 words)
mgh energymore energeticallymore forcefulmore forcefullymotion energymuscularitynorwegian kraftpeppeppingpepsperform more energeticallyphysical energyphysically fitplant lifeplant vigorrobustnessrubber band energysap energyslightly energeticsoundnesses
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spanish fuerzaspringinessstaminastrengthsucculenceunmeasured energyunrestrained energyvigorevigourvimvim energyvirilismvitalityvitusvivaciousnessvivacitywild energyyouthful vigoryouthfulnesszestzipélan
Determiner(3 words)
more energymore livingmore metabolic energy
Adverb(2 words)
more whole energymore wild energy
Adjective(12 words)
moving energiesnew energynorwegian energiold norse strengrproductive energyreleased energiesstirring energystored energiesswedish energiswedish kraftunmeasured vigorwhole energy
Verb(3 words)
Preposition(1 words)
with great force
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: energy, action, active energy, activeness, activity.
- Sentence evidence is available for vigor, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "vigor".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "vigor"
Keep "vigor" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "vigor" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "vigor", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "vigor" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
5 entriesburst of vigorgreat vigormental vigorphysical vigorwaning vigor
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
The city revived with greater vigor.
Source: tatoeba (44808)
The statesman is now in full vigor.
Source: tatoeba (45947)
He said he had lost his vigor at forty.
Source: tatoeba (288561)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "vigor"?
Closest matches include energy, action, active energy, activeness, activity.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "vigor"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.