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

The findings revealed that micro-breaks were significantly associated with lower levels of fatigue and higher levels of vigor by the end of the day. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

The weeds have returned with vigor since construction began on the north side because volunteers can’t get in until the work is completed, Mercer said. —Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025

Even cities that didn’t pass ordinances started cracking down on encampments with new vigor, using old rules. —Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 June 2025

Thousands of Indiana Pacers fans inside the arena buzzed with energy and ear-splitting vigor during games 3 and 4. —Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 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