Meaning
Vigorous means strong, healthy, and full of energy. It can also describe actions that are forceful, determined, or intense.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Used to describe people, actions, or things that show strength, energy, or intensity.
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Common structures:
- vigorous + noun (e.g., vigorous debate, vigorous exercise)
- be + vigorous (e.g., She is vigorous in her work.)
Common Phrases
- Vigorous exercise
- Vigorous debate
- Vigorous growth
- Vigorous defense
- Vigorous campaign
Collocations
- Adjectives + vigorous: extremely vigorous, remarkably vigorous
- Verbs + vigorous: lead a vigorous campaign, engage in vigorous debate
- Nouns + vigorous: vigorous activity, vigorous supporter, vigorous protest
Examples
- She maintains her health through vigorous exercise every morning.
- The company launched a vigorous campaign to promote its new product.
- After a vigorous debate, the committee finally reached a decision.
- His plants show vigorous growth thanks to proper care and sunlight.
- The lawyer gave a vigorous defense of her client.
- He remained vigorous even in his old age.
- The workers protested in a vigorous manner.
- She spoke with vigorous determination to convince the audience.
Synonyms or Related
- Energetic
- Forceful
- Robust
- Dynamic
- Intense
- Spirited