vigour

Spirited physical strength

Vigour is the British spelling of vigor—physical or mental strength, energy, and vitality.

A person with vigour attacks tasks energetically: She pursued the project with renewed vigour.

The word extends to forceful action or intensity: the vigour of his argument, intellectual vigour.

Vigorous is the adjective form.

enthusiasm

zest

Keen enjoyment or peel

fervor · ardor · eagerness · drive · enthusiasm · devotion · commitment · dedication · earnestness · excitement

energy

stamina

Capacity for sustained effort

exertion · effort · strength · muscle · potency · brawn · fortitude · resilience · grit · toughness

vitality

health

Condition of body, mind

vivacity · sprightliness · lifeblood · rejuvenation · revitalization · renewal · bloom · flourishing · thriving · heartiness

dynamism

animation

Technique creating movement illusion

bounce · briskness · effervescence · elan · pep · spark · pizzazz · oomph · punch · snap

forcefulness

vehemence

Forceful emotional passion

intensity · fierceness · aggressiveness · boldness · firmness · resolution · decisiveness · conviction · cogency · trenchancy

Categories
Opposites
physical energy and strength

vigourweakness

Deficiency in force

frailty · debility · feebleness · infirmity · enervation

mental/emotional vitality

vigourlethargy

Abnormal drowsiness and apathy

apathy · listlessness · torpor · ennui · lassitude

intensity of action or effort

vigourfeebleness

Lack of strength

tameness · tepidness · timidity · flaccidity · laziness

Phrases
Family

vigor, vigorous, invigorate, invigorating, vigorously, invigorated, invigoration, invigorator, invigoratingly

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Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G