B2adjectivesporthealth
US/ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/
UK/ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/
using a lot of energy and strength; also strong and determined
In context
Adults should do at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise each week.
At eighty, my grandfather is still vigorous and walks five kilometers a day.
The plan faced vigorous opposition from local parents.
Words that go with vigorous
adjective + noun
- vigorous exerciseAvoid vigorous exercise for two hours after a big meal.
- vigorous activityRunning and swimming laps count as vigorous activity.
- vigorous debateThe proposal led to a vigorous debate in class.
- vigorous campaignHealth groups ran a vigorous campaign against vaping.
- vigorous oppositionThe new tax met vigorous opposition from small businesses.