VIGOROUS


Meaning of VIGOROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vɪgərəs ]

1.

Vigorous physical activities involve using a lot of energy, usually to do short and repeated actions.

Very vigorous exercise can increase the risk of heart attacks...

African dance is vigorous, but full of subtlety.

ADJ

• vig‧or‧ous‧ly

He shook his head vigorously...

ADV : ADV after v

2.

A vigorous person does things with great energy and enthusiasm. A vigorous campaign or activity is done with great energy and enthusiasm.

Sir Robert was a strong and vigorous politician.

...a vigorous campaign against GM food.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• vig‧or‧ous‧ly

The police vigorously denied that excessive force had been used.

ADV : ADV with v

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