Vigorous

/ˈvɪɡərəs/ adjective

Definition

Strong, healthy, and full of energy; or done with great force and intensity.

Etymology

From Old French 'vigorous,' derived from Latin 'vigorous' (strong, forceful), related to 'vis' (force, energy).

Kelly Says

The Latin root 'vis' (force) also gave us 'vigor,' 'vim,' and 'obvious'—all stemming from the idea of force: obvious is what can't be ignored by force.

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