vigorous

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/
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/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ · /ˈvaɪɡɹəs/

Definition of vigorous

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Physically strong and active.
    “a vigorous scrub”
    “a vigorous search”
    “Life in the country will be fuller, richer, and more comfortful, because it is freer, healthier, and more vigorous.”
    “Now there are twenty-nine skaters on Wollman Rink Circling in singles and in pairs In this vigorous anonymity”
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adj

  1. Physically strong and active.
    “a vigorous scrub”
    “a vigorous search”
    “Life in the country will be fuller, richer, and more comfortful, because it is freer, healthier, and more vigorous.”
    “Now there are twenty-nine skaters on Wollman Rink Circling in singles and in pairs In this vigorous anonymity”
  2. Mentally strong and active.
  3. Rapid of growth.
    “a vigorous shrub”

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vigrus, from Old French vigoros (French vigoureux), from Medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor. Doublet of vigoroso.

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