VIGOROUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VIGOROUS?

Need another word that means the same as “vigorous”? Find 42 synonyms and 30 related words for “vigorous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Vigorous” are: robust, healthy, in good health, hale and hearty, strong, strong as an horse, strong as an lion, strong as an ox, sturdy, fine, fit, in good condition, in tip-top condition, in good shape, in good trim, in good kilter, strenuous, powerful, potent, forceful, forcible, spirited, mettlesome, determined, resolute, aggressive, eager, keen, active, enthusiastic, zealous, ardent, fervent, vehement, intense, intensive, passionate, fiery, wild, unrestrained, uncontrolled, unbridled

Vigorous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Vigorous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “vigorous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity.
• Characterized by or involving physical strength, effort, or energy.
• Strong and active physically or mentally- W.H.Hudson.
• (of language) forceful.
• Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
• Strong and active physically or mentally.

Synonyms of "Vigorous" as an adjective (42 Words)

active	Pursuing an occupation or activity at a particular place or in a particular way. Active as a gazelle.
aggressive	Having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends. We needed more growth to pursue our aggressive acquisition strategy.
ardent	Characterized by strong enthusiasm. The ardent flames.
determined	Having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation. A struggle against a determined enemy.
eager	Strongly wanting to do or have something. Eager to learn.
enthusiastic	Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons.
fervent	Hot, burning, or glowing. A fervent admirer.
fiery	Very intense. A fiery temper.
fine	Characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment. Fine wine.
fit	Having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently. Do as you see fit to.
forceful	Forceful and definite in expression or action. A forceful personality.
forcible	Vigorous and strong; forceful. They could only be deterred by forcible appeals.
hale and hearty	Exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health.
healthy	Normal, natural, and desirable. The healthy attitude of French laws.
in good condition	Currently fashionable.
in good health	Holding office.
in good kilter	Currently fashionable.
in good shape	Directed or bound inward.
in good trim	Holding office.
in tip-top condition	Holding office.
intense	Extremely sharp or intense. Intense anxiety.
intensive	(of agriculture) aiming to achieve maximum production within a limited area, especially by using chemical and technological aids. A labor intensive industry.
keen	Interested in or attracted by (someone or something. I have keen eyesight.
mettlesome	Willing to face danger. Their horses were beasts of burden not mettlesome chargers.
passionate	Arising from intense feelings of sexual love. A passionate kiss.
potent	Having a strong physiological or chemical effect. Providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons.
powerful	Possessing physical strength and weight rugged and powerful. The most powerful government in western Europe.
resolute	Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination. Stood resolute against the enemy.
robust	(of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell. A robust metal cabinet.
spirited	Made lively or spirited. A spirited dance.
strenuous	Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance. The government made strenuous efforts to upgrade the quality of the teaching profession.
strong	Relating to or denoting the strongest of the known kinds of force between particles which acts between nucleons and other hadrons when closer than about 10 cm so binding protons in a nucleus despite the repulsion due to their charge and which conserves strangeness parity and isospin. Sing is a strong verb.
strong as an horse	Strong and sure.
strong as an lion	Of verbs not having standard (or regular) inflection.
strong as an ox	Of good quality and condition; solidly built.
sturdy	(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built. The townspeople have a sturdy independence.
unbridled	Not restrained or controlled. A moment of unbridled ambition.
uncontrolled	Not being under control; out of control. Some uncontrolled children rather marred the proceedings.
unrestrained	Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion. Unrestrained laughter.
vehement	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid. Her voice was low but vehement.
wild	Produced from wild animals or plants without cultivation. Her wild eyes were darting back and forth.
zealous	Having or showing zeal. The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations.

Usage Examples of "Vigorous" as an adjective

• A tall, vigorous, and muscular man.
• A vigorous campaign.
• Vigorous aerobic exercise.
• A vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback.
• Vigorous opposition to the war.
• A vigorous foreign policy.
• A vigorous denial.
• A vigorous hiker.
• Gave her skirt a vigorous shake.

Associations of "Vigorous" (30 Words)

bold	A bold typeface or letter. A bold attempt to solve the crisis.
brave	People who are brave. She braved the elements.
burly	(of a person) large and strong; heavily built. I saw a burly figure approaching.
cheerily	In a happy and optimistic way. He chats cheerily about city living.
daredevil	Reckless and daring. Spectators watched in horror as the nineteen year old daredevil smashed into the ground.
dauntless	Showing fearlessness and determination. Dauntless bravery.
driven	(of snow) piled into drifts or made smooth by the wind. Wind driven sand.
effervescent	Used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide. An effervescent mixture of cheap wine fruit flavours sugar and carbon dioxide.
energetic	Showing or involving great activity or vitality. Energetic X rays.
enterprising	Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness. An enterprising young man likely to go far.
fervent	Characterized by intense emotion. A fervent supporter of the revolution.
hard	Causing great damage or hardship. They work hard at school.
hardy	Able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions. Hardy explorers of northern Canada.
husky	Breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog. Paddy looked a husky strong guy.
indefatigable	(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly. An indefatigable defender of human rights.
intrepid	Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect. Intrepid pioneers.
robust	(of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions. A robust faith.
stalwart	Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. He remained a stalwart supporter of the cause.
stout	(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build. There is a tradition in England of drinking stout while eating oysters.
strenuous	Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance. A strenuous task.
striving	An effortful attempt to attain a goal.
strong	Relating to or denoting the strongest of the known kinds of force between particles which acts between nucleons and other hadrons when closer than about 10 cm so binding protons in a nucleus despite the repulsion due to their charge and which conserves strangeness parity and isospin. Driving on these motorways requires strong nerves.
sturdy	Substantially made or constructed. He had a sturdy muscular physique.
tireless	Characterized by hard work and perseverance. A tireless campaigner.
tough	Physically toughened. Poor kid It s tough on her.
unflagging	Showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality. His apparently unflagging enthusiasm impressed her.
unflinching	Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty. He has shown unflinching determination throughout the campaign.
virile	(of a male) capable of copulation. A strong virile performance of the Mass.