Word meaning

vigor

noun · VIG-er

What does vigor mean?

Vigor means physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm.

Vigor in a sentence

“At 80, she still gardens with great vigor.”

Synonyms for vigor

  • energy
  • vitality
  • vim

How to remember vigor

  • Say it out loud a few times: VIG-er.
  • Write one sentence of your own using vigor, about something that happened to you today.
  • Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.

More words worth knowing

  • venerable — given great respect because of age, wisdom, or character.
  • perfunctory — carried out with minimum effort or reflection.
  • ebullient — cheerful and full of energy.
  • heinous — utterly wicked or shameful.
  • schadenfreude — pleasure derived from another person's misfortune.
  • ardent — very enthusiastic or passionate.

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