RIGOUR
Scrabble letter values: R1I1G2O1U1R1 = 7
Definition
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous. — synonyms: cogency, validity, rigor
- noun something hard to endure. — synonyms: asperity, grimness, hardship, rigor, severity, severeness, rigorousness, rigourousness
- noun excessive sternness. — synonyms: severity, severeness, harshness, rigor, rigorousness, rigourousness, inclemency, hardness
Examples
- “the asperity of northern winters”
- “severity of character”
- “the harshness of his punishment was inhuman”