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

Sperm have to wiggle vigorously to reach an egg, and that motion is key to a clever new fertility test. —Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 14 May 2025

Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity. —Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025

Trump and his administration have vigorously defended the removal of Abrego Garcia, even though Department of Justice lawyers have said it was carried out in error. —Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 May 2025

All three republics—members of NATO since 2004—have supported Ukraine vigorously since its 2022 invasion. —Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously