vigor

noun

vig·​or ˈvi-gər 

1

: active bodily or mental strength or force

2

: active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants

3

: intensity of action or effect : force

4

: effective legal status

Synonyms of vigor

• energy
• juice
• vitality
• life
• dynamism
• stamina
• strength
• spirit

Examples of vigor in a Sentence

She defended her beliefs with great vigor.

she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm

Recent Examples on the Web

Now the Giants have a full set of starting offensive linemen to work with and Mauigoa’s mindset should pair nicely next to right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, who plays with a similar vigor. —Sam Warren, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026

The Kings skated with vigor in the early going and drew the first two penalties of the game. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026

Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

While the bodegones are fading from the economic landscape, the vehicle dealership sector is emerging with vigor. —Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English vigour, from Anglo-French, from Latin vigor, from vigēre to be vigorous

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing vigor

• hybrid vigor
• vim and vigor

Rhymes for vigor

• bigger
• digger
• jigger
• rigger
• rigor
• trigger
• gravedigger
• obligor
• outrigger

Kids Definition

vigor

noun

vig·​or ˈvig-ər 

1

: active strength or energy of body or mind

2

: active strength or force

Medical Definition

vigor

variants or chiefly British vigour

see hybrid vigor