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View usage for: (vɪgərəs) 1. adjectiveVigorous physical activities involve using a lot of energy, usually to do short and repeated actions. Very vigorous exercise can increase the risk of heart attacks. Some African dance is vigorous, but full of subtlety. vigorously adverb [ADVERB after verb] He shook his head vigorously. She shivered and rubbed her arms vigorously. Synonyms: energetically, hard, forcefully, strongly More Synonyms of vigorous 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A vigorous person does things with great energy and enthusiasm. A vigorous campaign or activity is done with great energy and enthusiasm. She was a strong and vigorous politician. ...the most vigorous critics of the government. They will take vigorous action to recover the debts. ...a vigorous campaign against GM food. vigorously adverb [ADVERB with verb] The police vigorously denied that excessive force had been used. Synonyms: forcefully, strongly, vehemently, strenuously More Synonyms of vigorous 3. graded adjectiveA vigorous person is strong and healthy and full of energy. He was a vigorous, handsome young man. Synonyms: strong, powerful, robust, sound More Synonyms of vigorous More Synonyms of vigorous vigorous in British English (ˈvɪɡərəs) adjective1. endowed with bodily or mental strength or vitality; robust 2. displaying, involving, characterized by, or performed with vigour vigorous growth Derived forms vigorously (ˈvigorously) adverb vigorousness (ˈvigorousness) noun vigorous in American English (ˈvɪgərəs) adjective1. living or growing with full vital strength; strong; robust 2. of, characterized by, or requiring vigor or strength 3. forceful or powerful; strong; energetic 4. acting, or ready to act, with energy and force SIMILAR WORDS: ˈactive Derived forms vigorously (ˈvigorously) adverb vigorousness (ˈvigorousness) noun Word origin ME vigerous < OFr < ML vigorosusExamples of 'vigorous' in a sentencevigorous He gives an amusing account of the vigorous campaign against his hospital closure programme.The most effective way to reduce visceral fat is by taking up vigorous exercise for at least three days a week.Plus, it needs to be excluded before you undertake vigorous activity or it could be risky.Such people are seen by others as strong, vigorous, commanding.The male form does not produce any berries and is much more vigorous with stronger growth, making it more likely to weaken its host plant over time.In areas such as London where air quality is poor, vigorous exercise makes people breathe harder and narrows blood vessels in the lungs.All of this has been encouraged by the book and deserves a full and vigorous inquiry.They visit over a period of days those sites suggested by the most vigorous dances.The key to vigorous growth and massed flowering for months through the summer is volume of compost.The aim was not so much vigorous exercise as scenic variety.Mist the leaves early in the morning and pinch back the tips on the most vigorous growth.Has he gone on a crash diet or taken up vigorous exercise?But the prospect of vigorous profit growth appears no closer than before.More vigorous activity for shorter periods had the same effect as less intense exercise carried out for longer.Patients need to abstain from vigorous activity for about three weeks but after that it is back to normal.It is very healthy and vigorous.They then mounted a vigorous campaign, after which a public inquiry was set up.In addition to promoting tougher sentencing, he conducted a vigorous campaign against corruption.We need a new strong vigorous voice to call us together that will have the respect of all evangelicals of all stripes within our major denominations.A vigorous protest campaign was launched.These are the ones worth working at, and the best way to keep your plants strong and vigorous is to keep clumps regularly divided.The freedom to face a degree of risk is, within reason, essential to the growth of a vigorous and healthy society.They share much fierce and vigorous dance, but also a good deal of inscrutable business that doesn't shed clear light on characters or narrative.He found that those that had found less suitable niches would stop in the middle of their dance, and watch a different, more vigorous dance. In other languagesvigorous British English: vigorous ADJECTIVE Vigorous physical activities involve using a lot of energy, usually to do short and repeated actions. Very vigorous exercise can increase the risk of heart attacks. - American English: vigorous
- Brazilian Portuguese: vigoroso
- Chinese: 用力的
- European Spanish: enérgico
- French: vigoureux
- German: energisch
- Italian: vigoroso
- Japanese: 激しい
- Korean: 격렬한
- European Portuguese: vigoroso
- Latin American Spanish: enérgico
Chinese translation of 'vigorous' adj - [exercise]
充满(滿)活力的 (chōngmǎn huólì de) - [campaign, action]
积(積)极(極)的 (jījí de)
Definition displaying or performed with vigour Avoid vigorous exercise for a few weeks. Definition having physical or mental energy The choir and orchestra gave a vigorous performance of Haydn's oratorio. Synonyms full of energy zippy (informal) spunky (informal) Opposites feeble , lethargic , apathetic , weak , lifeless , torpid , spiritless Definition having physical or mental energy He was a vigorous, handsome young man. Synonyms lively flourishing alive and kicking fighting fit full of energy full of beans (informal) hale and hearty Opposites weak , frail , feeble , lethargic , weedy (informal) , effete , enervated , wussy (slang) , wimpish or wimpy (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition busy and energetic Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. Synonyms busy, involved, occupied, engaged, lively, energetic, bustling, restless, on the move, strenuous, tireless, on the go (informal) Definition busy and energetic the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical health Synonyms energetic, strong, spirited, quick, vital, alert, dynamic, lively, vigorous, potent, animated, vibrant, forceful, nimble, diligent, industrious, sprightly, vivacious, on the go (informal), alive and kicking, spry, full of beans (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition interesting and lively Everyone became more animated. Synonyms lively, spirited, quick, excited, active, vital, dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate, vivid, vigorous, energetic, vibrant, brisk, buoyant, ardent, airy, fervent, zealous, elated, ebullient, sparky, sprightly, vivacious, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, full of beans (informal), zestful Additional synonymsDefinition difficult to accomplish The task was more arduous than he had calculated. Synonyms difficult, trying, hard, tough, tiring, severe, painful, exhausting, punishing, harsh, taxing, heavy, steep, formidable, fatiguing, rigorous, troublesome, gruelling, strenuous, onerous, laborious, burdensome, backbreaking, toilsome (literary) Definition lively and quick The horse broke into a brisk trot. Synonyms quick, lively, energetic, active, vigorous, animated, bustling, speedy, nimble, agile, sprightly, vivacious, spryDefinition relating to a force of society, history, or the mind that produces a change He seemed a dynamic and energetic leader. Synonyms energetic, spirited, powerful, active, vital, driving, electric, go-ahead, lively, magnetic, vigorous, animated, high-powered, forceful, go-getting (informal), tireless, indefatigable, high-octane (informal), zippy (informal), full of beans (informal) Definition (of a person) lively and enthusiastic one of Broadway's most effervescent stars Synonyms lively, excited, dynamic, enthusiastic, sparkling, energetic, animated, merry, buoyant, exhilarated, bubbly, exuberant, high-spirited, irrepressible, ebullient, chirpy (informal), vital, scintillating, vivacious, zingy (informal) Definition involving a lot of movement and physical effort an energetic exercise routine Synonyms strenuous, hard, taxing, demanding, tough, exhausting, vigorous, arduousDefinition having or showing energy and enthusiasm Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic. Synonyms lively, spirited, active, dynamic, vigorous, animated, brisk, tireless, bouncy, indefatigable, alive and kicking, zippy (informal), full of beans (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) She had set herself an exhausting schedule. Synonyms tiring, hard, testing, taxing, difficult, draining, punishing, crippling, fatiguing, wearying, gruelling, sapping, debilitating, strenuous, arduous, laborious, enervating, backbreaking Definition frisky At 66, she was as feisty as ever. Synonyms fiery, spirited, active, bold, lively, sparkling, vigorous, energetic, animated, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, game, plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition in very good health I'm fit as a fiddle with energy to spare. Synonyms healthy, strong, sound, blooming, in good shape, in the pink, in good form, in fine fettle, in rude health, hale and hearty Definition strong, emphatic, and confident He was a man of forceful character. Synonyms dynamic, powerful, vigorous, potent, assertiveAdditional synonymsDefinition convincing or effective He is a forcible advocate for the arts. Synonyms compelling, strong, powerful, effective, active, impressive, efficient, valid, mighty, potent, energetic, forceful, weighty, cogentDefinition healthy and robust looking hale and hearty Synonyms healthy, well, strong, sound, fit, flourishing, blooming, robust, vigorous, hearty, in the pink, in fine fettle, right as rain (British, informal), able-bodiedDefinition showing or requiring a lot of effort or application Coping with three babies is very hard work. Synonyms exhausting, tough, exacting, formidable, fatiguing, wearying, rigorous, uphill, gruelling, strenuous, arduous, laborious, burdensome, Herculean, backbreaking, toilsomeDefinition able to stand difficult conditions They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy. Synonyms strong, tough, robust, sound, fit, healthy, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, stalwart, hearty, lusty, in fine fettle Definition having or showing good health She had a normal pregnancy and delivered a healthy child. Synonyms well, sound, fit, strong, active, flourishing, hardy, blooming, robust, vigorous, sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), hearty, in good shape (informal), in good condition, in the pink, alive and kicking, fighting fit, in fine form, in fine fettle, hale and hearty, fit as a fiddle (informal), right as rain (British, informal), physically fit, in fine feather She was still hearty and strong when she turned 80. Synonyms healthy, well, strong, sound, active, hardy, robust, vigorous, energetic, hale (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, right as rain (British, informal) Definition lively and wishing to have fun and excitement Her high-spirited demeanour was not ideally suited for palace life. Synonyms lively, spirited, vivacious, vital, daring, dashing, bold, energetic, animated, vibrant, exuberant, bouncy, boisterous, fun-loving, ebullient, sparky, effervescent, alive and kicking, full of life, spunky (informal), full of beans (informal), frolicsome, mettlesomeDefinition characterized by deep or forceful feelings Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined. Synonyms passionate, burning, earnest, emotional, keen, flaming, consuming, fierce, eager, enthusiastic, heightened, energetic, animated, ardent, fanatical, fervent, heartfelt, impassioned, vehement, forcible, fervid Definition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition healthy and full of strength and energy his lusty singing in the open park Synonyms vigorous, strong, powerful, healthy, strapping, robust, rugged (US, Canadian), energetic, sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, stalwart, hearty, virile, red-blooded (informal), brawnyAdditional synonymsDefinition having great physical strength a big, powerful man Synonyms strong, strapping, mighty, robust, vigorous, potent, energetic, sturdy, stalwartDefinition vigorous or virile I am, even if I say so myself, a red-blooded male. Synonyms vigorous, lusty, virile, strong, vital, robust, heartyDefinition sturdily built His robust physique counts for much in the modern game. Synonyms strong, tough, powerful, athletic, well, sound, fit, healthy, strapping, hardy, rude, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, staunch, hearty, husky (informal), in good health, lusty, alive and kicking, fighting fit, sinewy, brawny, in fine fettle, thickset, fit as a fiddle (informal), able-bodiedDefinition free from damage, injury, or decay His body was still sound. Synonyms fit, healthy, robust, firm, perfect, intact, vigorous, hale (old-fashioned), unhurt, undamaged, uninjured, unimpaired, hale and hearty Definition very fast The film moves along at a spanking pace. Synonyms fast, quick, brisk, lively, smart, vigorous, energetic, snappyHe is sparkling and versatile in front of the camera. Synonyms vibrant, lively, animated, vivacious, bright, brilliant, ebullient, effervescentDefinition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition having the traditional male characteristics of physical strength and a high sex drive a tall, virile man with rugged good looks Synonyms manly, masculine, macho, strong, male, robust, vigorous, potent, forceful, lusty, red-blooded (informal), manlike Definition energetic or lively It is tragic to see how the disease has diminished a once vital person. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, spirited, dynamic, animated, vibrant, forceful, sparky, vivacious, full of beans (informal), zestful, full of the joy of living Definition full of energy and enthusiasm a beautiful, vivacious and charming young woman Synonyms lively, spirited, vital, gay (old-fashioned), bubbling, sparkling, cheerful, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), high-spirited, ebullient, chirpy (informal), sparky, scintillating, sprightly, effervescent, full of life, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, sportive, light-hearted |