vigorous
adjective
vig·or·ous
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs 
1
: done with vigor : carried out forcefully and energetically
vigorous exercises
2
: possessing vigor : full of physical or mental strength or active force : strong
a vigorous youth
a vigorous plant
vigorousness
noun
Examples of vigorous in a Sentence
She remained vigorous into her nineties.
His speech was met with vigorous applause.
She gave a vigorous defense of her beliefs.
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One study showed that a maximum reduction in mortality could result from 150 to 300 minutes per week of vigorous activity, 300 to 600 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, or a combination of these.2
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Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Advocates of vigorous government oversight look upon the concept of federal preemption as a tool of deregulation.
—Glenn G. Lammi, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least two and a half hours per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or an hour and 15 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or some combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
And while the vision of Young, a vigorous 70 in his trademark schoolboy shorts, tie, crew socks and black shoes, is always amusing, there was nothing but serious respect for his finger-blistering playing.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Advocates of vigorous government oversight look upon the concept of federal preemption as a tool of deregulation.
—Glenn G. Lammi, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least two and a half hours per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or an hour and 15 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or some combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Apr. 2025
And while the vision of Young, a vigorous 70 in his trademark schoolboy shorts, tie, crew socks and black shoes, is always amusing, there was nothing but serious respect for his finger-blistering playing.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorous. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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vigorous
adjective
vig·or·ous
ˈvig-(ə-)rəs
1
: having vigor : robust
vigorous youth
a vigorous plant
2
: done with force and energy
a vigorous protest
vigorously
adverb
vigorousness
noun
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