vigorous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
    • a vigorous hiker
    • gave her skirt a vigorous shake
    • a vigorous campaign
    • a vigorous foreign policy
    • vigorous opposition to the war
  2. adjective satellite strong and active physically or mentally
    • a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback"- W.H.Hudson

WordNet

Vig"or*ous adjective
Etymology
Cf. OF. vigoros, F. vigoureux, LL. vigorosus.
Definitions
  1. Possessing vigor; full of physical or mental strength or active force; strong; lusty; robust; as, a vigorous youth; a vigorous plant.
    Famed for his valor, young, At sea successful, vigorous and strong. Waller.
  2. Exhibiting strength, either of body or mind; powerful; strong; forcible; energetic; as, vigorous exertions; a vigorous prosecution of a war.
    The beginnings of confederacies have been always vigorous and successful. Davenant.
    -- Vig"or*ous*ly, adv. -- Vig"or*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913