vigorousness

vigorousness

A young athlete demonstrates great vigorousness during her morning run.

Definition

Vigorousness (noun): The quality or state of being strong, healthy, and full of energy; the attribute of involving or requiring great physical or mental strength, effort, or intensity.

Usage Examples
  • (The strong, energetic quality of her workout.)
  • (The intensity and healthiness of the growth.)
  • (The forceful, energetic manner of his argumentation.)
Advanced Usage

  • "with vigorousness": performed in a strong, energetic, or forceful manner.

    • She attacked the problem with vigorousness, leaving no detail unchecked. (She approached it with great energy and thoroughness.)

  • "lack of vigorousness": absence of strength, energy, or intensity.

    • The lack of vigorousness in the team's performance led to their defeat. (The team's weak, unenergetic play caused the loss.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Vigorous (adj): possessing or characterized by vigor; strong, healthy, and energetic.

    • The vigorous young man ran ten miles every morning. (Strong and full of energy.)

  • Vigor (n): physical or mental strength, energy, or force.

    • He approached his work with renewed vigor after the holiday. (New energy and enthusiasm.)

  • Vigorously (adv): in a strong, energetic, or forceful manner.

    • She vigorously defended her position in the meeting. (Energetically and forcefully.)
Synonyms
  • Energy: the capacity for doing work; liveliness.
  • Vitality: the state of being strong and active; life force.
  • Robustness: the quality of being strong, healthy, and resilient.
  • Intensity: the quality of being extreme in force, degree, or strength.
Related Idioms

  • Full of beans: energetic and lively (informal).

    • After a good night's sleep, the children were full of beans. (Full of energy and vigor.)

  • A shot in the arm: something that boosts energy or enthusiasm.

    • The new funding was a shot in the arm for the struggling project. (A boost of vigor and support.)
Phrasal Verbs (none directly derive from "vigorousness")
  • Liven up: to become more energetic or vigorous.
    • The party livened up after the music started. (Became more lively and vigorous.)