Top synonyms for “rigorous”: strict, stringent, tight, demanding, exact.
Definitions
- (adjective)demanding strict attention to rules and procedures“rigorous discipline”
- (adjective)rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard“rigorous application of the law”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "rigorous" include strict, stringent, tight, demanding, exact. Our thesaurus lists 5 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "rigorous" mean?
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Example: "rigorous discipline"
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