vigorously

adverb

vig·​or·​ous·​ly ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 

: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy

He vigorously denied the accusations.

In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.

—Mei Chin

Last fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …

—Jonathan Schwarz

Synonyms

• dynamically
• energetically
• explosively
• firmly
• forcefully
• forcibly
• hard
• mightily
• muscularly
• powerfully
• roundly
• stiffly
• stoutly
• strenuously
• strongly
• sturdily

Examples of vigorously in a Sentence

vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there

Recent Examples on the Web

Consumers vigorously wiped down all interior surfaces—even groceries—in a desperate attempt to keep themselves and their families safe. —Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Gaetz has vigorously denied the allegations in the report and publicly disparaged the Ethics Committee and some of its members, including Guest and Joyce. —Andrew Solender, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024

The telecommunications companies are working very vigorously to remediate it. —CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024

NewsGuard outlines how sites are rated and publishes complaints from publishers who take issue their reviews, and some outlets vigorously challenge their score. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above