vigor
physical strength and energy
Strong energy and power in the body, especially when a person is active and healthy.
[someone] does [something] with vigor
- Despite his age, he climbed the mountain with surprising vigor.
- The players attacked the ball with such vigor that the crowd gasped.
- Regular exercise can restore physical vigor after a long illness.
- She threw herself into the workout with real vigor.
- The dog ran around the yard with puppy-like vigor.
- He cleaned the house with great vigor.
- After a long rest, she walked again with new vigor.
- The children played with so much vigor that they were tired at night.
- Swimming every day gave him more physical vigor.
- The old man still works in his garden with vigor.
mental energy and enthusiasm
Great mental energy and interest that you use when you work or think about something.
[someone] approaches [something] with vigor
- She pursued her studies with remarkable intellectual vigor.
- The team attacked the problem with new vigor after the meeting.
- He brought a sense of vigor and purpose to the organization.
- The discussion lacked the vigor it had in earlier years.
- Her writing is full of vigor and sharp insight.
- He started his new job with great vigor.
- The students worked on the project with real vigor.
- After the holiday, she returned to work with new vigor.
- The leader spoke with vigor about his plans.
- They answered the teacher's questions with more vigor than usual.
force or intensity of action
A strong and powerful way of doing something, or the strong effect of an action.
[something] is carried out with vigor
- The new mayor promised to tackle corruption with vigor.
- The law was enforced with far greater vigor than before.
- She defended her proposal with unexpected vigor during the meeting.
- The campaign lacked the vigor needed to change public opinion.
- Critics praised the vigor of his response to the crisis.
- The police now enforce the rule with more vigor.
- He argued his case with great vigor.
- The company is pushing its new product with real vigor.
- They began the campaign with fresh vigor.
- The debate lost its vigor after an hour.
strength of growth in organisms
How strong, healthy, and fast a plant or other living thing grows.
[something] shows/lacks vigor
- Drought conditions significantly reduced the vigor of the crops.
- Gardeners look for signs of vigor in young plants before transplanting them.
- The hybrid variety showed greater vigor and resistance to disease.
- Soil quality has a direct impact on root vigor.
- Selective breeding can improve the vigor of a livestock population.
- The flowers lost their vigor without water.
- Good soil helps the trees grow with more vigor.
- The new plant shows strong vigor in the garden.
- Cold weather slowed the vigor of the seedlings.
- Farmers want animals with high vigor.
legal force or validity
The state of a law or rule when it is active and must be followed.
[law/rule] comes into vigor
- The new tax regulations will come into vigor on January 1st.
- The agreement remains in vigor until both parties sign a new contract.
- Once the law enters into vigor, violators may face heavy fines.
- The treaty was never brought into full vigor due to political conflict.
- Several older provisions are still in vigor despite recent reforms.
- The new law comes into vigor next month.
- This rule is no longer in vigor.
- The contract stayed in vigor for five years.
- When the law is in vigor, everyone must follow it.
- The old rule lost its vigor after the new one started.
energy in artistic style
A strong and lively style in art, writing, music, or performance.
[artistic work] has/shows vigor
- The novel's opening chapters have a vigor that slowly fades toward the end.
- Critics praised the vigor of her brushstrokes and bold use of color.
- The orchestra played with a vigor that brought the old symphony to life.
- His early essays are marked by a youthful vigor and sharp wit.
- The dance performance lacked the vigor expected from such an energetic piece.
- The young artist paints with great vigor.
- The movie has a special vigor in its first half.
- Her speech had more vigor than her writing.
- The band played the song with real vigor.
- The writer lost some vigor in his later books.
- Base: vigor
- Plural: vigor
come into vigor
1start to be legally effective
To begin to have legal power or effect, especially for a law or rule.
- The new regulations come into vigor on April 1st.
- Once the agreement comes into vigor, both sides must follow it.
- The policy will come into vigor following parliamentary approval.
in full vigor
1in complete strength and health
In a state of very strong health and energy.
- Even in his seventies, he was still in full vigor.
- The forest, in full vigor, covered the mountainside with deep green.
- She remained in full vigor well into her later years.
intellectual vigor
1strong energy in thinking
Strong mental energy and clear, active thinking.
- The university values intellectual vigor as much as test scores.
- Her lecture was admired for its intellectual vigor.
- The article lacks the intellectual vigor of his earlier work.
renewed vigor
1new or increased energy again
New or stronger energy and enthusiasm after being tired, weak, or less active.
- After the break, the team returned to the field with renewed vigor.
- The campaign continued with renewed vigor after receiving more funding.
- She faced the new year with renewed vigor and optimism.
with vigor
1in an energetic, forceful way
In a way that shows strong energy and power.
- She attacked the project with vigor and finished it early.
- The protesters marched with vigor through the city streets.
- He scrubbed the floor with vigor until it shone.
youthful vigor
1energy typical of young people
The strong energy and strength that young people usually have.
- He attacked the job with all the youthful vigor of a new graduate.
- The park was full of children running with youthful vigor.
- Despite his gray hair, he still moved with youthful vigor.
hybrid vigor
1better traits in hybrids
When a hybrid plant or animal grows or performs better than its parents.
- Hybrid vigor can boost crop yields.
- Farmers often rely on hybrid vigor to improve crop yields.
- Breeders rely on hybrid vigor for stronger plants.
- The cattle showed hybrid vigor, growing faster than either parent breed.
- Hybrid vigor can make some plant varieties more resistant to disease.