| Main Entry: |
vigorous |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
energetic, powerful |
Synonyms: |
active,
athletic, ball of fire, bouncing,
brisk,
dashing,
driving,
dynamic,
effective,
efficient,
enterprising,
exuberant,
flourishing,
forceful, forcible, hale, hard-driving, hardy,
healthy,
hearty,
intense,
lively, lusty, mettlesome,
peppy,
persuasive,
potent, red-blooded,
robust,
rugged, snappy,
sound, spanking,
spirited, steamroller, strapping,
strenuous,
strong, strong as an ox,
sturdy, take-charge, take-over,
tough,
vital,
zealous, zippy
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| Notes: |
rigorous means demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; vigorous means strong and active physically or mentally |
Antonyms: |
enervated, idle, impotent, inactive, lethargic, weak
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