characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline: rigorous laws. severely exact or accurate; precise: rigorous research. (of weather or climate) uncomfortably severe or harsh; extremely inclement.
What does it mean if something is rigorous?
1 : manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor : very strict. 2a : marked by extremes of temperature or climate. b : harsh, severe. 3 : scrupulously accurate : precise.
What is the best synonyms for rigorous?
rigorous
- harsh,
- heavy-handed,
- ramrod,
- rigid,
- severe,
- stern,
- strict,
- tough.
