Vocabulary

Vigorous

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Urdu meaning
بھر پور، زبردست، ہٹا کٹا
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. Ironically the PTI is the most vigorous carrier of the people`s will at this time, evidenced by the strenuous efforts required to keep it at bay.
  2. While Chief Justice Afridi`s guidelines to counter extraneous influences are commendable, their success hinges on vigorous enforcement against powerful actors a challenge past chief justices, too, could not fully surmount.
  3. As ever, the path to progress still lies through a vigorous democracy and civilian sway, which may both take further hits after the war, given the misplaced state view that patriotism can replace the needforboth.
  4. Will opposition be as vigorous this time around, especially considering how the domestic political situation has changed?
  5. Our digital future deserves careful consideration and vigorous debate to ensure we build a system that serves all citizens while protecting their fundamental rights.
Synonyms
robust, in good health, healthy, hale and hearty, strong as an ox/horse/lion, strong,

Antonyms
frail, weak
Curator example
“a tall, vigorous, and muscular man”

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