vigorous
adjective
vig·or·ous
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs 
1
: done with vigor : carried out forcefully and energetically
vigorous exercises
2
: possessing vigor : full of physical or mental strength or active force : strong
a vigorous youth
a vigorous plant
vigorousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of vigorous in a Sentence
She remained vigorous into her nineties.
His speech was met with vigorous applause.
She gave a vigorous defense of her beliefs.
Recent Examples on the Web
This vigorous deciduous vine takes time to establish, but can climb to 40 or 50 feet high.
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Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
This pronouncement has always been an awkward fit with the movement’s vigorous defense of the gun show loophole.
—Francis Wilkinson, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Most vigorous annuals will recover in a week or so.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2024
Zone 1, or very light intensity, equals less than 57% of maximum heart rate; zone 2, or light intensity, is 57% to 63%; zone 3, or moderate intensity, is 64% to 76%; zone 4, or vigorous intensity, is 77% to 95%; and zone 5, or near-maximal intensity, is 96% to 100%.
—Jason Sawyer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
And with this warmer climate, the amount of vigorous ocean currents was found to increase.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
In addition to the vigorous legal pushback against the union’s win, the company has continued to spend millions on labor consultants who often try to persuade workers against joining a union.
—Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
On questions of tolerance and equality, a fuller and timely picture of Buckley’s thinking would also have addressed his vigorous advocacy against antisemitism on the right.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Apr. 2024
The carry-on suitcase is made with an abrasion-resistant twill that looked as good as new after our vigorous drop-testing.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
This pronouncement has always been an awkward fit with the movement’s vigorous defense of the gun show loophole.
—Francis Wilkinson, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Most vigorous annuals will recover in a week or so.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 12 Apr. 2024
Zone 1, or very light intensity, equals less than 57% of maximum heart rate; zone 2, or light intensity, is 57% to 63%; zone 3, or moderate intensity, is 64% to 76%; zone 4, or vigorous intensity, is 77% to 95%; and zone 5, or near-maximal intensity, is 96% to 100%.
—Jason Sawyer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
And with this warmer climate, the amount of vigorous ocean currents was found to increase.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
In addition to the vigorous legal pushback against the union’s win, the company has continued to spend millions on labor consultants who often try to persuade workers against joining a union.
—Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
On questions of tolerance and equality, a fuller and timely picture of Buckley’s thinking would also have addressed his vigorous advocacy against antisemitism on the right.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Apr. 2024
The carry-on suitcase is made with an abrasion-resistant twill that looked as good as new after our vigorous drop-testing.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorous. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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vigorous
adjective
vig·or·ous
ˈvig-(ə-)rəs
1
: having vigor : robust
vigorous youth
a vigorous plant
2
: done with force and energy
a vigorous protest
vigorously
adverb
vigorousness
noun
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