vigor
pronunciation
How to pronounce vigor in British English:
UK [ˈvɪgə]
How to pronounce vigor in American English:
US [ˈvɪgər]
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- Noun:
- an exertion of force
- active strength of body or mind
- an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing)
Word Origin
- vigor (n.)
- c. 1300, "physical strength, energy in an activity," from Anglo-French vigour, Old French vigor "force, strength" (Modern French vigueur), from Latin vigorem (nominative vigor) "liveliness, activity, force," from vigere "be lively, flourish, thrive," from PIE root *weg- (2) "be lively or active" (see wake (v.)).
Synonym
healthiness pith sturdiness heartiness power sap haleness stamina mettle force vigorousness forcefulness hardiness robustness nerve pluck strength health might soundness potency virility steel staying drive
Example
- 1. They understand our vigor and our physicality .
- 2. Heidi looked at me with what seemed to be a renewed vigor .
- 3. It is not certain that even a united europe would have the vigor and political will to play a truly important role in international politics .
- 4. Many japanese appreciate that china 's growing economic clout could help japan in its struggle to regain economic vigor .
- 5. China 's overall economic vigor may continue to impress , but there are questions surrounding the quality of its performance .