- 1very active, determined, or full of energy synonym energetic a vigorous campaign against tax fraud a vigorous opponent of the government Do vigorous exercise for several hours a week.
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- 2strong and healthy a vigorous young man This plant is a vigorous grower.
adverb She shook her head vigorously. The accusation was vigorously denied.See vigorous in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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