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(vɪgəʳ)
regional note: in AM, use vigor
uncountable noun
Vigour is physical or mental energy and enthusiasm.
His body lacks the bounce and vigour of a normal two-year-old.
He blew his nose with great vigour.
Synonyms: energy, might, force, vitality More Synonyms of vigour

vigour in British English

or US vigor (ˈvɪɡə)
noun
1. 
exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality
2. 
substantial effective energy or force
the vigour of the tempest
3. 
forcefulness; intensity
the vigour of her complaints
4. 
the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal
hybrid vigour
5. 
the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc; prime
6. mainly US
legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp in the phrase in vigour)
Word origin
C14: from Old French vigeur, from Latin vigor activity, from vigēre to be lively

Examples of 'vigour' in a sentence
vigour

He certainly fought his corner with great vigour and determination.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A team that dazzled with their offensive patterns, vigour and energy.
The Sun (2016)
Since then, though, he has struck five times in four games and showed renewed vigour.
The Sun (2016)
Or keep trays on a sunny windowsill for 10 days; it makes a big difference to subsequent vigour when early growth is strong.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You can ask them to shut up, of course, but they will only look incredulous and then carry right on with renewed vigour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The next US president cannot afford to tune out their concerns, for they will reappear with renewed vigour next time.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is all done with great vigour.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
Feeding in spring and autumn will restore strength and vigour.
The Sun (2014)
You give me fresh life and vigour.
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice (1813)
My old vim and vigour seemed to be missing.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But behind all this vigour is a new uncertainty.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Our team needs younger players who will be ready to display vigour and strength when defending the national colours.
The Sun (2014)
It has no vigour or energy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But fresh faces have arrived, adding a natural burst of enthusiasm and vigour to the place.
The Sun (2012)
He had vigour, energy and the simple willingness to use brute power on his side.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Spring morning in Lithuania is a celebration of the vigour of life.
Crowley, Vivianne Phoenix From the Flame (1994)
He is full of vim and vigour today, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Yet Swansea began the second period with renewed vigour.
The Sun (2012)
You go home, brimming with new political vigour.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They sing high in the treetops repeating their double or triple whistles with great vigour, especially at dawn and dusk.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But there is this kind of stoicism about the inevitably of not getting a conviction and then they don't pursue cases with great vigour.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And she did it, invariably, with force nine vigour.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It can provide a feeling of well-being, vigour and vitality.
Colette Harris, With Theresa Cheung PCOS DIET BOOK: How you can use the nutritional approach to deal with polycysticovary syndrome (2002)
He played with such enthusiasm and vigour, wanting to do take after take, and sang along while he was playing.
The Sun (2014)
That said, other scenes have the vigour and messy vitality that the best Russian cinema seems to be able to capture so well at the moment.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)

In other languages
vigour

British English: vigour NOUN
Vigour is physical or mental energy and enthusiasm.
He has approached his job with renewed vigour.
  • American English: vigor
  • Brazilian Portuguese: vigor
  • Chinese: 活力
  • European Spanish: energía
  • French: énergie
  • German: Energie
  • Italian: vigore
  • Japanese: 精力
  • Korean: 활력
  • European Portuguese: vigor
  • Latin American Spanish: energía

(noun) 
Definition
physical or mental energy
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.He played with great vigour.
Synonyms
energy
At 65 years old, her energy is wonderful.
might
The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.
force
slamming the door behind her with all her force
vitality
He fell in love with her for her vitality and sense of fun.
power
He had no power in his left arm.
activity
There is an extraordinary level of activity in the market.
spirit
They played with spirit.
strength
He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling.
snap (informal)
punch (informal)
The film lacks punch and pace.
dash
He played with great fire and dash.
pep
They need something to put the pep back in their lives.
zip (informal)
He gave the choreography his usual class and zip.
animation
They both spoke with animation.
verve
He played with great style and verve.
gusto
Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto.
dynamism
a situation that calls for dynamism and new thinking
welly (slang)
oomph (informal)
brio
The performance was full of brio.
robustness
liveliness
Some may enjoy the liveliness of such a restaurant.
vim
forcefulness
Opposites
weakness
,
apathy
,
inertia
,
frailty
,
fragility
,
lethargy
,
inactivity
,
impotence
,
sluggishness
,
infirmity
,
feebleness
Seeenergy

Synonyms of 'vigour'

vigour

Explore 'vigour' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of dash
Definition
a mixture of style and courage
He played with great fire and dash.
Synonyms
style,
spirit,
flair (informal),
flourish,
vigour,
verve,
panache,
élan,
brio,
vivacity
in the sense of dynamism
Definition
great energy or enthusiasm
a situation that calls for dynamism and new thinking
Synonyms
energy,
go (informal),
drive,
push (informal),
initiative,
enterprise,
pep,
zip (informal),
vigour,
zap (slang),
welly (slang),
get-up-and-go (informal),
brio,
liveliness,
forcefulness
in the sense of force
Definition
strength or power
slamming the door behind her with all her force
Synonyms
power,
might,
pressure,
energy,
stress,
strength,
impact,
muscle,
momentum,
impulse,
stimulus,
vigour,
potency,
dynamism,
welly (slang),
life
in the sense of gusto
Definition
vigorous enjoyment
Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto.
Synonyms
relish,
enthusiasm,
appetite,
appreciation,
liking,
delight,
pleasure,
enjoyment,
savour,
zeal,
verve,
zest,
fervour,
exhilaration,
brio,
zing (informal)
in the sense of liveliness
Some may enjoy the liveliness of such a restaurant.
Synonyms
energy,
activity,
spirit,
vitality,
animation,
dynamism,
gaiety,
brio,
quickness,
vivacity,
smartness,
briskness,
boisterousness,
sprightliness
in the sense of might
Definition
great power, strength, or vigour
The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.
Synonyms
power,
force,
energy,
ability,
strength,
capacity,
efficiency,
capability,
sway,
clout (informal),
vigour,
prowess,
potency,
efficacy,
valour,
puissance,
hard power
in the sense of pep
Definition
high spirits, energy, or vitality
They need something to put the pep back in their lives.
Synonyms
energy,
life,
spirit,
zip (informal),
vitality,
animation,
vigour,
verve,
high spirits,
gusto,
welly (slang),
get-up-and-go (informal),
brio,
vivacity,
liveliness,
vim
in the sense of power
Definition
political, financial, or social force or authority
He had no power in his left arm.
Synonyms
strength,
might,
energy,
weight,
muscle,
vigour,
potency,
welly (slang),
brawn,
hard power
in the sense of punch
Definition
point or vigour
The film lacks punch and pace.
Synonyms
effectiveness,
force,
bite,
impact,
point,
drive,
vigour,
verve,
forcefulness
in the sense of spirit
Definition
liveliness shown in what a person does
They played with spirit.
Synonyms
liveliness,
energy,
vigour,
life,
force,
fire,
resolution,
enterprise,
enthusiasm,
sparkle,
warmth,
animation,
zest,
mettle,
welly (slang),
ardour,
earnestness,
brio

Additional synonyms

in the sense of strength
Definition
degree of intensity or concentration of colour, light, sound, or flavour
He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling.
Synonyms
force,
power,
intensity,
energy,
depth,
vehemence,
intenseness
in the sense of verve
Definition
great enthusiasm or liveliness
He played with great style and verve.
Synonyms
enthusiasm,
energy,
spirit,
life,
force,
punch (informal),
dash,
pep,
sparkle,
zip (informal),
vitality,
animation,
vigour,
zeal,
gusto,
welly (slang),
get-up-and-go (informal),
élan,
brio,
vivacity,
liveliness,
vim
in the sense of vitality
Definition
physical or mental energy
He fell in love with her for her vitality and sense of fun.
Synonyms
energy,
vivacity,
sparkle,
go (informal),
life,
strength,
pep,
stamina,
animation,
vigour,
exuberance,
welly (slang),
brio,
robustness,
liveliness,
vim,
lustiness,
vivaciousness
in the sense of zip
Definition
energy or vigour
He gave the choreography his usual class and zip.
Synonyms
energy,
go (informal),
life,
drive,
spirit,
punch (informal),
pep,
sparkle,
vitality,
vigour,
verve,
zest,
gusto,
welly (slang),
get-up-and-go (informal),
oomph (informal),
brio,
zing (informal),
liveliness,
vim,
pizzazz or pizazz (informal)
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