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Webster 1913 Edition
Vigorous
Vig′or-ous
,Adj.
[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
plantFamed for his valor, young,
At sea successful,
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 warThe beginnings of confederacies have been always
– vigorous
and successful. Davenant.
Vig′or-ous-ly
, adv.
Vig′or-ous-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Vigorous
VIG'OROUS
, a.1.
Full of physical strength or active force; strong; lusty; as a vigorous youth; a vigorous body.2.
Powerful; strong; made by strength, either of body or mind; as a vigorous attack; vigorous exertions. The enemy expects a vigorous campaign.The beginnings of confederacies have been vigorous and successful.