vigor

[vig-er] / ˈvɪg ər /

NOUN

power, energy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability agility alertness capability dynamism endurance intensity potency quickness strength urgency vitality

STRONG

action activity bang birr bounce capacity dash drive enterprise exercise fire force get-up-and-go go hardiness healthiness juice kick liveliness lustiness might motion moxie muscle nimbleness pep pith puissance punch push snap sock soundness starch steam tuck vehemence vim well-being zing zip

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy impotence inability incompetence lethargy weakness

STRONG

dullness idleness immobility inactivity indolence inertia laziness lifelessness powerlessness repose rest

WEAK

enervation

Example Sentences

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“Lula seems younger now than he did at 70—he’s got more energy, more vigor and enthusiasm to defend Brazil and the poor,” said Éden Valadares, national communications secretary of the Workers’ Party.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reclassification of sequestered art funds could support an appearance of general financial vigor.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a reflex that often arises after stocks have exhibited great vigor, or when a strong corporate earnings reporting season is nearing an end.

From Barron's

The language marked a departure from past plans, signaling renewed vigor to tackle structural economic imbalances.

From The Wall Street Journal

After taking office, Cheney pursued with implacable vigor his vision of sweeping presidential authority—an idea known as the unitary executive.

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