vigorous
Strong and active
Vigorous describes something characterized by strong, active energy and robust health.
A vigorous workout demands significant physical exertion; a vigorous debate features forceful, spirited exchange.
When applied to people, vigorous suggests vitality and physical strength: She remained vigorous well into her eighties.
Plants show vigorous growth when they flourish abundantly.
The word carries connotations of intensity and forcefulness without implying aggression—vigorous effort is sustained and purposeful rather than violent.
In good physical condition
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- haleSound and vigorous
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- strongHaving great physical power
resilient · tough · fit · sound · thriving · flourishing · strapping · rugged
Having much vigor
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- dynamicActive and changing
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- sprightlyEnergetic and nimble
agile · nimble · brisk · spry · bustling · exuberant · vivacious · peppy
Having great strength
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- emphaticExpressed with force
- commandingExerting strong authority
- strongHaving great physical power
potent · compelling · insistent · resolute · mighty · dominant · staunch · stern
Showing intense eager enjoyment
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
earnest · impassioned · wholehearted · fanatical · tireless · determined · driven · motivated
healthy
In good physical condition
strong · resilient · tough · fit · sound · thriving · flourishing · strapping · rugged · athletic
energetic
Having much vigor
sprightly · agile · nimble · brisk · spry · bustling · exuberant · vivacious · peppy · bouncy
powerful
Having great strength
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- emphaticExpressed with force
- commandingExerting strong authority
strong · potent · compelling · insistent · resolute · mighty · dominant · staunch · stern · muscular
enthusiastic
Showing intense eager enjoyment
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
devoted · earnest · impassioned · wholehearted · fanatical · tireless · determined · driven · motivated · single-minded
strenuous
Requiring intense exertion
- ardentIntensely enthusiastic or devoted
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- ferventIntensely and sincerely felt
vehement · fierce · extreme · rigorous · demanding · exacting · grueling · taxing · punishing · hard-hitting
- energy levelsenergetic, energized, hyped, exhausted, fatigued
- powerauthority, electric power, nuclear power, solar power, wind power
- Exercise Typesintense, light, moderate, low-impact, high-impact
- strength wordsstrong, powerful, mighty, potent, robust
- tough traitstough, resilient, fearless, brave, courageous
- plant conditionshealthy, diseased, wilted, dormant, flowering
vigorousfeeble
Weak and ineffective
weak · halfhearted · tepid · spiritless · mild