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

Like a plant that breaks through the imperviousness of brick, its roots prowling the dark, the vigor of its leaves imposing a new landscape, this story reaches for the sun. —Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

Though these are all very classic notes, My Hero Academia hits them with convincing vigor and a lot of heart. —Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

When Ertz left, so did any remaining emotion or vigor in the Commanders. —Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025

The 3- to 4 1/2-foot-tall plant has exceptional vigor and outstanding disease resistance. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 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