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vigorous

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/

The English word “vigorous” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Physically strong and active.
  2. Mentally strong and active.
  3. Rapid of growth.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vigrus, from Old French vigoros (French vigoureux), from Medieval Latin vigorosus, from Latin vigor. Doublet of vigoroso.

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