You will be more vigorous if you exercise.
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Vigorous
/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/
Synonyms for "vigorous" (378 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (76)
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(22 words)
active energyactive verbangular energyanimalistic energyathletic pupilbodily energybuxomcomplete energydescriptive adjective of changedynamic approachdynamic modeldynamic systemenergeticenergetic atmosphereenergetic classenergetic classroomenergetic demonstrationenergetic discussionenergetic effortenergetic learner
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energetic learnersenergetic oral presentation
Strong matches (113)
Adjective(34 words)
energetic paceenergetic participantenergetic performanceenergetic presentationenergetic processenergetic reactionenergetic reactionsenergetic responseenergetic toneenergized climatefiery energyfiery statementforcefulforceful assertionforceful messagefull energyfunctional forestgreater energygreen plant growthhealthy circulation
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healthy plantheavy thrusthigh degree of forcefulnesshigh energizationhigh energyhigh energy environmenthigh energy responsehigh energy sciencehigh-energyhigh-intensityhigh-spirited childhighest energy contentintenseintense trophic interaction
Noun(7 words)
energy conceptsenergy phraseforceful languagefully alivehard shovehealthy seedlingitalian forza
enterprisingenthusiasticexcitedexuberantfairfatfebrileferventfervidfeveredfeverishfibrousfieryfitflamingflourishingfloweringflushflushedforceful
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forcibleforcyfreshfruitingfull bloodedfull of beansfull of pepfull-bloodedfull-strengthglowinggo gogo-gogoing stronggristlygutsyguttyhalcyonhalehale and heartyhardhard as nailshard-hittinghardyhealthyheartyheatedheftyhigh poweredhigh-potencyhigh-poweredhigh-pressurehigh-tensionhothuskyimpassionedimperativeimpetuousimpressivein forcein full swingin good casein powerincisiveindefatigableindustriousintenseintoxicatediron-hardirresistible
Adverb(1 words)
forcefully expressed opinion
Related words (189)
Noun(19 words)
keenkineticlastingleatherlikeleatherylivelivelylivinglustymakemasterfulmettlesomemightymighty in battlemordantmuscularnailnervousnervyobstinate
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on fireoperativepalmypassionatepenetratingpeppyperkypiercingpipingpoignantpotentpowerpowerfulprepotentproductiveprosperingproudpuissantpunchyquickracyred bloodedred hotred-bloodedred-hotresilientresistantrobustrobustiousrobustuousropyrosyrough-and-readyrousingruderuggedrulingsensationalsinewedsinewyslashingsleeksmackingsmartsnappysolidsoundspankingspiritedsprightlysprystalwartsteamingsteamysteelystiffstoutstrappingstrenuousstrikingstringystrongstrong as brandystrong as strongstrong willedstrong-willedstubbornsturdytake chargetake-chargetake-overtellingtenaciousthrivingtirelesstoughtough as leathertrenchantunrestraineduntiringvalidvibrantvigilviscidvitalvivaciousvividwarmwiryzealouszestfulzestyzippy
Adjective(50 words)
kickierkickylarge energy reservelebendlifted energylivelierlively colorslively performanceliving thingslustierlustiestmain thrustfulnessmax energymore danish friskmoving energiesnordic vigoroverall energypowerful shoveracyresilient ecosystem
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retained energyrobustrobust governmental oversightrobust habitatruddyspanish energíasportiestspringystrongstrong argumentstrong behavioral traitstrong evidencestrong healthstrong pushstrong push for reformstrong rule of lawstrong staminastrongerthoroughtop energy reserveunbounded energyvibrant habitatvigorous pacevirilevital carevital functionvital life processeswhole energyyouthfulénergique
Determiner(5 words)
more energymore metabolic energymost energetic teammost livingmost living organism specimen
Adverb(1 words)
more powerful test
Preposition(1 words)
with great force
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ablaze, acid, action, active, active energy.
- Sentence evidence is available for vigorous, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
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 "vigorous".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "vigorous"
Keep "vigorous" 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 "vigorous" 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 "vigorous", 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 "vigorous" 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
2 entriesintensity descriptorstrong attribute
More specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesvigorous debatevigorous effortvigorous exercisevigorous growthvigorous pacevigorous workout
Inflections
2 entriesmore vigorousmost vigorous
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
The vigorous man is engaged in diverse activities.
Source: tatoeba (45908)
Vigorous exercise makes you sweat.
Source: tatoeba (238492)
We had a very vigorous debate.
Source: tatoeba (248230)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "vigorous"?
Closest matches include ablaze, acid, action, active, active energy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "vigorous"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.