Category:Vigorous

Vig"or*ous, a. Etym: [cf. Of. vigoros, f. vigoureux, ll. vigorosus.]

1. Possessing vigor; full of physical or mental strength or active Force; strong; lusty; robust; as, a vigorous youth; a vigorous plant. Famed for his valor, young, at sea successful, vigorous and strong. Waller.

2. Exhibiting strength, 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"or*ous*ly, adv. -- vig"or*ous*ness, n.