vigorously

adverb

vig·​or·​ous·​ly ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē How to pronounce vigorously (audio)
: 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

Examples of vigorously in a Sentence

vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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But even the best of them all, glyphosate sprays used at its top rate of application and applied in late spring/early summer when bamboo is growing most vigorously won’t give total control. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025 Place your left hand on top of the glass, sealing it, while swirling the glass vigorously with your right (meaning that both hands are now swirling together). Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Add the sugar mixture and immediately whisk vigorously until well combined and mostly smooth. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 Iran has vigorously defended its right to continue enriching uranium, even as the nation’s leaders have insisted the substance is intended only for civilian use. Niall Stanage, The Hill, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for vigorously

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vigorously was in the 15th century

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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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