1. Possessing vigor;
full of
physical or
mental power or
active force; strong; lusty; robust; as, a
vigorous adolescence; a
vigorous plant. "Famed for
his valor, young, at
sea successful,
vigorous and strong." (Waller)
2. Exhibiting power,
either of
body or mind; powerful; strong; forcible; energetic; as,
vigorous exertions; a
vigorous prosecution of a war. "The beginnings of confederacies have been always
vigorous and successful." (Davenant) Vig"orously, Vig"orousness.
Origin: Cf. OF. Vigoros, F. Vigoureux, LL. Vigorosus.
Source: Websters Vocabulary