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vigorous

vig·or·ous

vigorous

 
pronunciation:
vI g rs
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: characterized by vigor.
The project was a success thanks to the vigorous efforts of the community.He gave the floor a vigorous cleaning.A vigorous cheer erupted from the crowd.
synonyms:
potent, powerful, spirited, strong, vital
antonyms:
feeble, weak
similar words:
active, aggressive, alive, arduous, athletic, brisk, chipper, doughty, dynamic, effective, emphatic, energetic, enthusiastic, forceful, hard, hardy, lively, robust, strenuous, trenchant, vehement, virile, warm
definition 2: robust, energetic, or hardy.
The patients became more vigorous after starting the exercise regime.
synonyms:
energetic, hardy, hearty, robust
antonyms:
frail, lethargic, sluggish
similar words:
active, alive, animated, athletic, brisk, buxom, dynamic, hale, lively, lusty, peppy, quick, rugged, spry, stout, strong, virile, zippy
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derivations: vigorously (adv.), vigorousness (n.)