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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVigorous
/ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by or involving physical strength, mental power, or active force.
"He made a vigorous defense of his policy during the meeting." - 2
Healthy and full of energy; robust and energetic.
"The plant showed vigorous growth in the warm spring sunlight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'vigor' meaning liveliness or activity, via Old French 'vigoureux' in the late Middle English period. The root traces back to the Proto-Indo-European *weg-, meaning 'to be strong or lively'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vigorous" is said worldwide
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vigoureux
Transliteration: /vi.ɡu.ʁø/
"Il a mené une campagne vigoureuse."
kräftig
Transliteration: /ˈkʁɛftɪç/
"Sie unternahm eine kräftige Wanderung."
vigoroso
Transliteration: /vi.ɡoˈro.zo/
"La pianta ha avuto una crescita vigorosa."
vigoroso
Transliteration: /bi.ɣoˈɾo.so/
"Necesitamos un debate vigoroso sobre el tema."
vigoroso
Transliteration: /vi.ɡoˈɾo.zu/
"Ele manteve uma defesa vigorosa dos seus direitos."
ऊर्जावान
Transliteration: oorjaavaan
"उसने एक ऊर्जावान भाषण दिया।"
精力充沛的
Transliteration: jīng lì chōng pìng de
"她进行了精力充沛的锻炼。"
활기찬
Transliteration: hwalgichan
"그들은 활기찬 토론을 벌였다."
旺盛な
Transliteration: ousaina
"彼は旺盛な食欲を示した。"
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