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DictionaryvigorStrength and energy
noun

vigor

VIG-er/ˈvɪɡər/

Active strength or force.

The man lifts a full gardening basket with impressive vigor.

Man energetically lifts a filled gardening basket with strong planted stance and lively expression.
Etymology
vigorLatinliveliness, activity, force

The Latin noun vigor tied strength to liveliness and activity. That connection survives in the English sense of bodily energy and active force.

In context

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More examples

  • After a short break, we return to work with renewed vigor.
  • She defends her proposal with vigor.
  • Regular watering helps these plants maintain their vigor.

Forms

vigorous adjective — Full of strength, energy, or force.

vigorously adverb — With great strength, energy, or force.

Similar words

energy
Emphasizes capacity for activity rather than forceful strength.
vitality
Emphasizes liveliness and health rather than forceful action.
strength
Emphasizes power or capacity, without necessarily suggesting energetic activity.