vigorous
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈvɪɡərəs/
vigorous means: Done with a lot of energy, force, or determination.
adjective
STRONG EFFORTB2
Done with a lot of energy, force, or determination.
- Vigorous exercise made him tired.
- She gave a vigorous defence of the plan.
- The proposal sparked a vigorous debate.
HEALTHY AND ACTIVEC1
Physically strong, healthy, and full of energy.
- She is still vigorous at eighty.
- The vigorous young man easily carried both bags.
- Regular walks helped him remain vigorous.
FAST GROWINGC1
Growing quickly and strongly.
- This vine has vigorous growth.
- The vigorous shrub soon filled the corner of the garden.
- Pruning encourages vigorous new shoots.
adverb
WITH ENERGYC2
With great energy or force; a rare form of “vigorously.”
- He scrubbed vigorous until the mark disappeared.
- She rubbed her hands vigorous to warm them.
- They worked vigorous all morning.
Questions about vigorous
What does vigorous mean?
Done with a lot of energy, force, or determination.
What is vigorous in other languages?
Türkçe: yoğun · Español: enérgico · Français: énergique · Deutsch: energisch · Italiano: energico · 日本語: 精力的な
How do you pronounce vigorous?
It is pronounced /ˈvɪɡərəs/.
How do you use vigorous in a sentence?
Vigorous exercise made him tired. She gave a vigorous defence of the plan.
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