English Dictionary
Definition of “vigour”
vigour or US vigor(ˈvɪɡə
)
Definitions
noun
- exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality
- substantial effective energy or force ⇒
the vigour of the tempest
- forcefulness; intensity ⇒
the vigour of her complaints
- the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal ⇒
hybrid vigour
- the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc; prime
- mainly US legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp in the phrase in vigour)
Word Origin
C14: from Old French vigeur, from Latin vigor activity, from vigēre to be lively
Synonyms
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energy,
might,
force,
vitality,
power,
activity,
spirit,
strength,
snap,
punch,
dash,
pep,
zip,
animation,
verve,
gusto,
dynamism,
welly,
oomph,
brio,
robustness,
liveliness,
vim,
forcefulness,
Usage examples
She could tell by his uneven gait, the way he swung out both of his arms with a disproportionate vigour.
Nicola Barker, BEHINDLINGS (2002)Research, consultancy, and writing of papers for leading management journals are being pushed with renewed vigour.
Business Today (2002)Company officials have said they will fight the latest assault by the commission with the same vigour.
Globe and Mail (2003)Celtic were denied the vigour down the flanks which had allowed them to blossom in Amsterdam.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Much of its vigour derives from the source of its most widespread symbolism: the sun.
Freeman, Michael, Collins Complete Guide to Photography (1993)
