vigor

noun

vig·​or ˈvi-gər 

1

: active bodily or mental strength or force

2

: active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants

3

: intensity of action or effect : force

4

: effective legal status

Synonyms of vigor

• energy
• juice
• vitality
• life
• dynamism
• stamina
• strength
• spirit

Examples of vigor in a Sentence

She defended her beliefs with great vigor.

she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm

Recent Examples on the Web

Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026

Walker offers a fresh perspective with youthful vigor. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026

Your vigor is a gift, yet pacing yourself ensures consistency and keeps your focus strong beyond a single push toward completion. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026

Whether a vine growing up a tree is harmful or not will depend on the vigor of the vine and the size of the tree. —Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English vigour, from Anglo-French, from Latin vigor, from vigēre to be vigorous

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing vigor

• hybrid vigor
• vim and vigor

Rhymes for vigor

• bigger
• digger
• jigger
• rigger
• rigor
• trigger
• gravedigger
• obligor
• outrigger

Kids Definition

vigor

noun

vig·​or ˈvig-ər 

1

: active strength or energy of body or mind

2

: active strength or force

Medical Definition

vigor

variants or chiefly British vigour

see hybrid vigor