Vigorous is an adjective that qualifies something or someone as owner of sturdiness and physical strength. One vigorous person it is characterized by having enough energy and vitality to perform a certain action with force, for example.
When an individual is said to be vigorous, it usually means that he is healthy, that he has a lot of energy, creativity and commitment to the things he does. Vigorous can also be used to refer to something that appears to be strong and fresh.
Example: "After yesterday's storm, the plant proved to be really vigorous."
A vigorous attitude is one done with effort, dedication, care, vigor and energy. In the field of arts, for example, a stroke is said to be vigorous when it is done firmly by the artist.
Synonyms of vigorous
Some of the main synonyms for vigorous are:
- Chunky;
- Virpotent;
- Manly;
- Herculean;
- Robust;
- Muscular;
- Energetic;
- Manly;
- Vivid;
- vehemently;
- Fresh;
- Intense;
- Expressive;
- Resistant.
The main antonyms of vigorous are: weak and stunted.
See also:meaning of virility.