vigorous

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vigrus, from Old French vigoros (French vigoureux), from Medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor. Doublet of vigoroso.

adj

  1. Physically strong and active.
    a vigorous scrub
    a vigorous search
    Life in the country will be fuller, richer, and more comfortful, because it is freer, healthier, and more vigorous. 1895, Annual Report of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, page 280
    Now there are twenty-nine skaters on Wollman Rink Circling in singles and in pairs In this vigorous anonymity 1976, Joni Mitchell (lyrics and music), “Song for Sharon”
  2. Mentally strong and active.
  3. Rapid of growth.
    a vigorous shrub

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