HyperDic: vigorous

English > 2 senses of the word *vigorous*:
ADJECTIVE	all	vigorous	characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
ADJECTIVE	all	vigorous	strong and active physically or mentally

vigorous > pronunciation
Sounds	vih'gerahs
Rhymes	abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...

English > *vigorous*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Characterized 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"
Broader	energetic	possessing or exerting or displaying energy
Spanish	vehemente, vigoroso
Nouns	vigor	active strength of body or mind
Nouns	vigor	forceful exertion
Adverbs	vigorously, smartly	with vigor

English > *vigorous*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Strong and active physically or mentally.
Example	"a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback"- W.H.Hudson
Broader	robust	Sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
Spanish	vigoroso
Nouns	vigor	active strength of body or mind
Nouns	vigor	forceful exertion

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