vigorous

Pronunciation

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Adjective

Positive vigorous

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Vigorous: Energetic, using more energy; faster, harder.

   He made a vigorous search for the lost papers.

Adverb

Positive vigorous

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Vigorously: Same meaning, applied to the verb.

   He dried himself vigorously

   He polished his shoes vigorously