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vigorous

/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/adjective3 syllables

Vigorous means: characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity.

Synonyms for vigorous3

adjective, as in characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

energetic

adjective, as in strong and active physically or mentally

robust

also used for vigorous

two-fisted

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What does vigorous mean?2

adjective

1

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity“a vigorous hiker”

2

strong and active physically or mentally“a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with vigorous?1

three syllables

rigorous
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Vigorous in a sentence

  • No matter how vigorous the lie, you cannot escape the truth.AlanF_US
  • You will be more vigorous if you exercise.Lily_at_School
  • The vigorous man is engaged in diverse activities.unknown
  • Harold's arm bicycle workout was sufficiently vigorous that his pectorals burst into flame.papabear
  • The slave has his pride; he agrees to obey only the most vigorous despot.Objectivesea
  • We have a very vigorous screening procedure for new recruits.CM
  • Ziri's tree heather is much more vigorous than Rima's.Amastan
  • He looks very vigorous, considering his age.CK

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