Antonyms for vigorous
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : vig-er-uhs |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɪg ər əs |
Definition of vigorous
Origin :- c.1300 (early 13c. as a surname), from Anglo-French vigrus, Old French vigorosus, from Latin vigere "be lively, flourish, thrive" (see vigor). Related: Vigorously.
- adj energetic, powerful
- So vigorous was her movement that Cassidy's clasp was thrown off the wrist.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- After Aggie's vigorous comment there followed a long silence.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Yes; this is what the secrets of my art have done for me to preserve me fresh and vigorous as you see.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- The wizened little headman was as cheerful and lively and vigorous as ever.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- He is still young and vigorous, and has it yet in his power to accomplish much.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- Life is a hearty and vigorous movement to them, not a drooping slouch.
- Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various
- He followed this vigorous attack by charging down into the confused mass.
- Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
- Vera Cruz fell after a vigorous bombardment and a brave defence.
- Extract from : « The Nation in a Nutshell » by George Makepeace Towle
- He had never felt his manhood so vigorous, nor his hopes so high.
- Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
- To this Cherokee responded by vigorous wagging of the stump of his tail.
- Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
Synonyms for vigorous
- 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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