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vig·or·ous
 vigorous
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- pronunciation:
- vI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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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
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| 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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| related words: |
able-bodied, all-out, ambitious, ardent, fit, green, healthy, live, passionate, potent, racy, smart, solid, sound, sprightly, strenuous, sturdy, tough, vital, wholesome, young, youthful, zealous |
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| derivations: |
vigorously (adv.), vigorousness (n.) |
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