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
• vitality
• dynamism
• juice
• stamina
• life

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

Still, beyond those sillier antics, Fantano’s content come with breathless vigor and detailed context and research. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026

The results again were heartening, with Conwell at times forging a spirited undersized backcourt chemistry with starting point guard Davion Mitchell, and at other times injecting a vigor into the second unit with Pelle Larsson. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Once the temperatures rise, these seeds come to life, sprouting with vigor and ambition. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026

Ultimately, the United States must remember that its external competitiveness will flow from its internal vigor. — Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 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