Vigor

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪɡər/

Definitions of vigor

noun effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 She exercises every day to maintain her vigor.

A2 The young athlete displayed great vigor during the competition.

B1 The new CEO brought a sense of vigor and enthusiasm to the company.

B2 The vigorous debate among the scholars lasted for hours.

C1 His vigor and determination to succeed are truly inspiring.

C2 The artist's work was characterized by its vigor and boldness.

Examples of vigor in a Sentence

formal The athlete performed with great vigor during the race, showcasing his strength and stamina.

informal She tackled the project with so much vigor, it was impressive to see her determination.

slang The band played with so much vigor, they totally rocked the house!

figurative The artist painted with such vigor that the colors seemed to leap off the canvas.

Grammatical Forms of vigor

• past tense: vigorized
• plural: vigors
• comparative: more vigorous
• superlative: most vigorous
• present tense: vigorizes
• future tense: will vigorize
• perfect tense: has vigorized
• continuous tense: is vigorizing
• singular: vigor
• positive degree: vigorous
• infinitive: to vigorize
• gerund: vigorizing
• participle: vigorized

Origin and Evolution of vigor

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vigor' originated from the Latin word 'vigor' meaning 'activity, force, or strength'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vigor' has retained its original meaning of physical strength and energy, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe mental or intellectual strength and vitality.