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Vigorous: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：energetic and strong (vigorous)

vigorous 🔊

/ˈvɪɡərəs/

adj.

full of energy and strength, like someone who has just woken up from a good sleep and is ready for action.

Vigorous person demonstrating energetic exercise in a sunny park

energetic and strong 🔊

➕

/ˌenərˈdʒetɪk ən strɒŋ/

adj.

Describes a person or entity that possesses or displays abundant physical or mental energy and robust strength.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'vigor' (liveliness, force) + '-ous' (adjective-forming suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Vigor + ous = full of vigor. Think of a tiger (sounds like 'vigor') because tigers are energetic and strong.

📖 Example

Even after a long hike, the children remained vigorous, running and playing in the park without a sign of tiredness. 🔊 They maintained a high level of energy and activity even after the tiring walk.

🔗 Collocations

vigorous exercise – intense physical activity that increases heart rate

vigorous protest – a strong and energetic demonstration of opposition

vigorous effort – a determined and forceful attempt to achieve something

🔄 Synonyms

energetic (adj.) – showing or involving great activity or vitality

robust (adj.) – strong and healthy; vigorous

dynamic (adj.) – positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas

🚫 Antonyms

lethargic (adj.) – affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic

feeble (adj.) – lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

weak (adj.) – lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks

🌱 Derivatives

vigor (n.) – physical strength and good health

vigorously (adv.) – in a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously

invigorate (v.) – to make someone feel stronger, healthier, and more energetic

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'vigor,' meaning 'liveliness' or 'force,' related to 'vegetus' (active). Historically used to describe strong plant growth and physical strength, now commonly applied to debates, campaigns, or workouts.

Meaning 2：healthy and fast-growing (vigorous)

vigorous 🔊

/ˈvɪɡərəs/

adj.

growing strongly and healthily, with many leaves and new shoots.

Vigorous plant growth showing healthy, fast-growing green leaves

healthy and fast-growing 🔊

➕

/ˈhelθi ən fɑːst ˈɡrəʊɪŋ/

adj.

Describes plants, organisms, or systems that are characterized by strong, robust, and rapid growth and development.

📁 Category：Botany Research 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

With regular watering and enough sunlight, the tomato plants in my balcony garden have shown vigorous growth this spring. 🔊 The plants have displayed robust and healthy development under good care conditions.

🔗 Collocations

vigorous growth – rapid and healthy development, especially of plants

vigorous plant – a plant that is growing strongly and healthily

vigorous circulation – strong and effective movement, as of air or fluids within a system

🔄 Synonyms

lush (adj.) – growing luxuriantly, especially of vegetation

thriving (adj.) – prospering; growing or developing well or vigorously

flourishing (adj.) – growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way

🚫 Antonyms

stunted (adj.) – having been prevented from growing or developing properly

weakly (adj.) – lacking in strength or vitality; feeble

dormant (adj.) – temporarily inactive, as in plant buds or seeds