Antonyms for rigorous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : rig-er-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɪg ər əs


Definition of rigorous

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French rigorous (13c., Modern French rigoureux), from Medieval Latin rigorosus, from Latin rigor (see rigor). Related: Rigorously.
  • adj severe; exact
Example sentences :
  • He accordingly sentenced him to six months' rigorous imprisonment.
  • Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael
  • The rigorous metaphysician will please not begin to carp at our definition.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 » by Various
  • At Rome the rigorous mysteries of Mithra had paved the way for reform.
  • Extract from : « The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism » by Franz Cumont
  • The most rigorous propriety was the order of the day, or rather of the evening.
  • Extract from : « A Hungarian Nabob » by Maurus Jkai
  • In all his life Mr. Varga had never had to face so rigorous an ordeal.
  • Extract from : « A Hungarian Nabob » by Maurus Jkai
  • For the first year, Melville's imprisonment was of rigorous severity.
  • Extract from : « Andrew Melville » by William Morison
  • But you have never been subjected to the rigorous laws of self-control.
  • Extract from : « A Modern Tomboy » by L. T. Meade
  • So rigorous a discipline is only supported by severity of punishments.
  • Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West
  • But the rigorous correctness of the marquis made him afraid.
  • Extract from : « The Nabob » by Alphonse Daudet
  • To his own person he applied this principle in the most rigorous manner.
  • Extract from : « The Preacher and His Models » by James Stalker

Synonyms for rigorous

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