vigorous
gb/vˈɪɡɚəs/ us/vˈɪɡɚəs/
B2
English
~ 3600
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
Strong and full of energy
Having a lot of physical strength or energy.
Usage pattern:
a vigorous [activity]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vigorous' with 'violent'. While both can involve force, 'vigorous' usually has a positive or neutral meaning related to strength or energy, not harm.
Synonyms
energetic (A general term for having energy; slightly broader and can apply to mood or personality.)
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forceful (Implies strong impact or power, sometimes with an assertive tone.)
Antonyms
weak (Lacking strength or energy.)
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feeble (Very weak, often due to age or illness.)
Collocations
vigorous exercise
|vigorous activity
|vigorous debate
|vigorous growth
|vigorous campaign
Themes
health
|sports
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She maintains her health through vigorous exercise every morning.
- The team launched a vigorous campaign to raise awareness.
- After a vigorous hike, we reached the mountain summit.
- His vigorous handshake caught me by surprise.
- The garden showed vigorous growth after the heavy rains.
Learner examples
- She does vigorous exercise every day.
- They started a vigorous campaign to help animals.
- We took a vigorous walk in the park.
- The plants grew fast and looked vigorous.
- He gave me a vigorous handshake.
adjective
B2
property
2
Strong and determined
Showing strong effort or determination.
Usage pattern:
vigorous [support/opposition]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the physical sense of 'vigorous'. In this meaning, it refers to effort or determination, not physical strength.
Synonyms
determined (Focused on a goal with strong willpower.)
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assertive (Confident and forceful in expression.)
Antonyms
halfhearted (Lacking enthusiasm or real effort.)
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apathetic (Showing little interest or concern.)
Collocations
vigorous opposition
|vigorous defense
|vigorous support
|vigorous debate
Themes
politics
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Examples
- The mayor faced vigorous opposition to the new policy.
- She gave a vigorous defense of her proposal.
- The lawyer presented a vigorous argument in court.
- They showed vigorous support for the environmental movement.
- He made a vigorous effort to finish the project on time.
Learner examples
- They gave vigorous support to the plan.
- She made a vigorous effort to win.
- The teacher faced vigorous opposition from parents.
- He spoke in a vigorous way about the problem.
- We had a vigorous debate about the rules.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vigorous
IPA
GB/vˈɪɡɚəs/
US/vˈɪɡɚəs/
Syllables & stress
vig - or - ous (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vig)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: vigorous
Word family
Core family
Related words
invigorate
verb
invigorating
adjective
Advanced or less common
invigoration
noun
Expressions
vigorous debate
1/vˈɪɡɚəs dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Intense and lively discussion
A discussion where people strongly express different opinions.
Examples
- The proposal sparked a vigorous debate among the committee members.
- There was a vigorous debate about climate change policies.
vigorous exercise
1/vˈɪɡɚəs ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
High-intensity physical activity
Exercise that uses a lot of energy and makes your body work hard.
Examples
- Doctors recommend at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week.
- Running is considered a form of vigorous exercise.
vigorous growth
1/vˈɪɡɚəs ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Rapid and healthy increase
When something grows quickly and strongly.
Examples
- The plants showed vigorous growth after the rain.
- The company experienced vigorous growth last year.