vigorous: Meaning and Definition of

vig•or•ous

Pronunciation: (vig'ur-us), [key]
— adj.
  1. full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
  2. strong; active; robust: a vigorous youngster.
  3. energetic; forceful: vigorous steps; a vigorous personality.
  4. powerful in action or effect: vigorous law enforcement.
  5. growing well, as a plant.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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