(adj) characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity, Example:a vigorous hiker; gave her skirt a vigorous shake; a vigorous campaign; a vigorous foreign policy; vigorous opposition to the war

vigorous

(adj) strong and active physically or mentally; - W.H.Hudson, Example:a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback

vigorously

(adv) with vigor; in a vigorous manner, Syn. smartly, Example:he defended his ideas vigorously

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Vigorous

a. [ Cf. OF. vigoros, F. vigoureux, LL. vigorosus. ] 1. Possessing vigor; full of physical or mental strength or active force; strong; lusty; robust; as, a vigorous youth; a vigorous plant. [ 1913 Webster ]

Famed for his valor, young,
At sea successful, vigorous and strong. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Exhibiting strength, either of body or mind; powerful; strong; forcible; energetic; as, vigorous exertions; a vigorous prosecution of a war. [ 1913 Webster ]

The beginnings of confederacies have been always vigorous and successful. Davenant. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Vig"or*ous*ly, adv. -- Vig"or*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

German-English: TU-Chemnitz DING Dictionary DING DE-EN Dictionary

energisch { adj } | energischer | am energischsten

vigorous | more vigorous | most vigorous

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