English noun: vigour | |||
1. | vigour (attribute) forceful exertion | ||
Samples | He plays tennis with great energy. He's full of zip. | ||
Synonyms | energy, vigor, zip | ||
Broader (hypernym) | force, forcefulness, strength | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | athleticism, strenuosity | ||
2. | vigour (attribute) active strength of body or mind | ||
Synonyms | dynamism, heartiness, vigor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | strength | ||
3. | vigour (attribute) an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | ||
Samples | His writing conveys great energy. A remarkable muscularity of style. | ||
Synonyms | energy, muscularity, vigor, vim | ||
Broader (hypernym) | life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | verve, vitality | ||