Vigour
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɪɡə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vigour is a noun meaning Active strength or force of body or mind; a capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy.
Meaning
Active strength or force of body or mind; a capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy.
More Meanings
- (biology) Strength or force in animal or vegetable nature or action.
- Strength; efficacy; potency.
Example Sentences
A plant grows with vigour.
The vigour of this arm was never vain
But in the fruithful earth: there first receiv'd / His beams, unactive else, their vigour find.
Mr. Elliot's frank statement that "sloth and untidiness are indefensible" is a sign that the task will be tackled with vigour.
Word Forms
- vigours
- vigor
- vigger
Synonyms for vigour
Depending on context, synonyms include vim, ginger, vigor, energy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vigor, vim, energy, dynamism, vigorous, liveliness.
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