vigorous

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
    strong and active physically or mentally

Word Origin

vigorous (adj.)
c. 1300 (early 13c. as a surname), from Anglo-French vigrus, Old French vigoros "strong, robust, powerful" (12c., Modern French vigoreux), from Medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigere "be lively, flourish, thrive" (see vigor). Related: Vigorously.

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Example

1. The risks lie in favour of more vigorous action .
2. A v-shaped recovery would be vigorous , as pent-up demand is unleashed .
3. Newborns should be vigorous eating-machines .
4. Evidence of flagging demand is at odds with beijing 's vigorous rhetoric .
5. China has thousands of vigorous companies which , ignored by banks , are willing to pay high rates for loans .

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