HyperDic: vigorous

English > 2 senses of the word vigorous:
ADJECTIVEallvigorouscharacterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
allvigorousstrong and active physically or mentally
vigorous > pronunciation
Soundsvih'gerahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > vigorous: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCharacterized by forceful and energetic action or activity.
Examples
  • "a vigorous hiker"
  • "gave her skirt a vigorous shake"
  • "a vigorous campaign"
  • "a vigorous foreign policy"
  • "vigorous opposition to the war"
Broaderenergeticpossessing or exerting or displaying energy
Spanishvehemente, vigoroso
Nounsvigoractive strength of body or mind
vigorforceful exertion
Adverbsvigorously, smartlywith vigor
English > vigorous: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningStrong and active physically or mentally.
Example"a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback"- W.H.Hudson
BroaderrobustSturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
Spanishvigoroso
Nounsvigoractive strength of body or mind
vigorforceful exertion

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