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

• 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

Microsoft has emphasized the risks in remaining on Windows 10 with the same vigor as the benefits in moving to Windows 11. —Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

Floratam, a variety marketed for more than 40 years, is the most popular being a traditional St. Augustine with lots of vigor. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025

These are piercing, sucking feeders that can reduce plant vigor and lead to some leaf decline. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025

Planetary returns reignite things and bring energy and vigor, a refresher that adds zest to our passions and artistry. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 2 July 2025

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