vigour
VIH-guh
Vigour (noun) means Physical or mental strength and energy; the capacity for vigorous effort. Example: “Despite his age, he tackled the hike with real vigour.”
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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."
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Common pairings
renewed vigour
youthful vigour
with vigour
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- vigours
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Etymology
From Old French vigour, from Latin vigor, from vigeo ("to thrive, flourish") — related to "vigil" and "vigorous."
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What does “vigour” mean?
The word “vigour” means physical or mental strength and energy; the capacity for vigorous effort. In plain terms, energy and strength, physical or mental.
How do you pronounce “vigour”?
“Vigour” is pronounced VIH-guh (/ˈvɪɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “vigour” in a sentence?
Here is “vigour” used in a sentence: “Despite his age, he tackled the hike with real vigour.”
What part of speech is “vigour”?
“Vigour” is a noun.
Where does the word “vigour” come from?
The word “vigour” comes from Latin. From Old French vigour, from Latin vigor, from vigeo ("to thrive, flourish") — related to "vigil" and "vigorous.".
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