Vig"or*ous (?), a. [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
plant.
Famed for his valor, young,
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 war.
The beginnings of confederacies have been always
vigorous and successful.
Davenant.
-- Vig"or*ous*ly, adv. --
Vig"or*ous*ness, n.
Vig"or*ous (?), a. [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
plant.
Famed for his valor, young,
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 war.
The beginnings of confederacies have been always
vigorous and successful.
Davenant.
-- Vig"or*ous*ly, adv. --
Vig"or*ous*ness, n.
