vigorous
adjective /ˈvɪɡərəs/
/ˈvɪɡərəs/
- very active, determined or full of energy synonym energetic
- They conducted a vigorous campaign against tax fraud.
- She was a vigorous opponent of the government.
- Take vigorous exercise for several hours a week.
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc2- They are leading a very vigorous campaign to get the chairman removed.
- taking some quite vigorous exercise
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- in
- strong and healthy
- a vigorous young man
- This plant is a vigorous grower.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- in
Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor, from vigere ‘be lively’.