rigorous

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

very thorough and demanding; strict and severe

Example Sentences

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

The university requires rigorous academic standards for graduation.

Synonyms

strict, thorough, exacting, demanding, stringent

Entry 1

strict, thorough, exacting

Entry 3

strict, demanding, thorough, exacting, stringent

Antonyms

lenient, lax, incomplete, easy, relaxed, loose, casual

Entry 1

lenient, lax, incomplete

Entry 3

lenient, easy, relaxed, loose, casual

Collocations

rigorous testing, rigorous training, rigorous standards, rigorous analysis