The difference between Rigorous and Whimsical

When used as adjectives, rigorous means showing, causing, or favoring rigour, whereas whimsical means given to whimsy.

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  1. Rigorous as an adjective:

    Showing, causing, or favoring rigour; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.

    Examples:

    "a rigorous officer of justice"

    "a rigorous execution of law"

    "a rigorous inspection"

  2. Rigorous as an adjective:

    Severe; intense.

    Examples:

    " a rigorous winter."

  1. Whimsical as an adjective:

    Given to whimsy

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