Cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface; SYN. perkiness.
Lifting effect of a fluid on a body wholly or partly immersed in it. This was studied by Archimedes in the 3rd century BC.
ETYM Old Eng. vigour, vigor, Old Fren. vigor, vigur, vigour, French vigueur, from Latin vigor, from vigere to be lively or strong. Related to Vegetable, Vigil.
(Alternate spelling: vigour).
Active strength of body or mind; SYN. vigour.
Alternate (chiefly British) spelling for vigor.
ETYM Latin vitalitas: cf. French vitalité.
An energetic style; SYN. verve.