vigorousness

noun

Definition of vigorousnessnext
1
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) the vigorousness of the ideas in the essay was surpassed only by the vibrancy of its language

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2
as in sprightliness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the record-breaking holiday sales reflect the vigorousness of the economy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorousness
  1. intensity
  2. brightness
  3. exuberance
  4. vitality
  5. animation
  6. vibrancy
  7. enthusiasm
  8. spirit
Noun
  • What is the appropriate level of intensity for the conversation at hand? 3.
    Hylke Faber, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Whether the reservoir would have had a meaningful effect on fighting a blaze of such intensity remains unclear.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Corsair says the monitor can hit 350 nits of brightness.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Ambient lighting can help set the mood, create a comfortable brightness level, and provide visibility throughout a large space.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • The captaincy tag had appeared to shake him from a foul mood that has festered as the series has worn on exacerbated by the youthful exuberance of brash upstart Sam Konstas, who has really gotten under his skin.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The fragile, almost brittle treble of the guitar and the exuberance of the drums don’t obscure the misery of this line but, rather, reflect and transmute it.
    Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • As education continues to shape urban vitality, moving to one of these education-rich cities can offer academic and professional opportunities to set your child up for success in the Ivy League college admissions process.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Cleveland ranks among the nation's worst-performing big cities in terms of economic vitality, but improvements could be on the way.
    Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Ohata directed the anime, which is generally regarded as having rather poor animation quality.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Jellyfish Pictures did the appropriately odd-looking animation.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of animation
Noun
  • To restore vibrancy to the office, organizations must first help employees reattach to their work environments.
    Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Berry colors are a fun way of bringing vibrancy to any makeup.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of vibrancy
Noun
  • Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Popularized by the Romans as a shield from evil spirits, the choices today are far more modern—although honestly, some additional good vibes insurance is never a bad thing.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Over 45 gallons of spirits, wine, and beer were served to 55 men in attendance.
    Christian Schneider, National Review, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of spirit
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