noun
vigour
VIH-guh
noun
1
Physical or mental strength and energy; the capacity for vigorous effort.
"Despite his age, he tackled the hike with real vigour."
"She spoke with such vigour that the whole room fell silent."
How to Use Vigour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEnergy and strength, physical or mental.
UK vs US
British spelling; American English uses "vigor."
Easily confused with
vigor
Common pairings
renewed vigour
youthful vigour
with vigour
Word Forms
vigours plural
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Etymology
From Old French vigour, from Latin vigor, from vigeo ("to thrive, flourish") — related to "vigil" and "vigorous."