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

• strongly
• forcibly
• vehemently
• fiercely
• firmly
• hard
• forcefully

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

Vähäsarja vigorously rubbed some cups on Landers’s back—cupping creates a vacuum and stimulates blood flow—and turned the whole thing bright pink. —Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025

In recent years, critics and supporters have vigorously debated its response to post-pandemic inflation … Independence isn’t a permanent entitlement; it must be earned and maintained through transparency, accountability and performance. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025

Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, vigorously defended his actions. —David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Let the paste sit for ten minutes and scrub vigorously with a brush. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously