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The definition of vigorous is strong and energetic.

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An example of vigorous is person in good health.
An example of vigorous is a plant that quickly grows tall.

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See vigorous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

living or growing with full vital strength; strong; robust
of, characterized by, or requiring vigor or strength
forceful or powerful; strong; energetic
acting, or ready to act, with energy and force

Origin: ME vigerous < OFr < ML vigorosus

Related Forms:

vigorously adverb
vigorousness noun

See vigorous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Strong, energetic, and active in mind or body; robust. See Synonyms at healthy.
Marked by or done with force and energy. See Synonyms at active.

Related Forms:

vigˈor·ous·ly adverb

vigˈor·ous·ness noun

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