Vigorous - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈvɪɡərəs|  American pronunciation of the word vigorous
Brit.  |ˈvɪɡ(ə)rəs|  British pronunciation of the word vigorous

adjective

- characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
a vigorous hiker
gave her skirt a vigorous shake
a vigorous campaign
a vigorous foreign policy
vigorous opposition to the war
- strong and active physically or mentally
a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback

Extra examples

She remained vigorous into her nineties.

His speech was met with vigorous applause.

She gave a vigorous defense of her beliefs.

At forty-five he was so vigorous that he made his way to Scotland on foot.

It requires the most vigorous efforts.

Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.

Environmentalists have begun a vigorous campaign to oppose nuclear dumping in the area.

Vigorous efforts are being made to find a solution to the problem.

The measures provoked vigorous opposition in right-wing circles.

Vigorous exercise increases oxygen consumption.

Bamboo is a very vigorous grower.

The council has waged a vigorous campaign against the proposal.

You should shower after vigorous exercise

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