Synonyms of vigorously

vigorously

adverb

ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 

as in strongly

in a vigorous and forceful manner

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strongly
• forcibly
• vehemently
• fiercely
• firmly
• hard
• forcefully
• powerfully
• energetically
• strenuously
• eagerly
• stoutly
• explosively
• sturdily
• dynamically
• roundly
• stiffly
• violently
• mightily
• fast
• with a vengeance
• sharply
• with might and main
• actively
• muscularly
• intensively
• steadily
• robustly
• aggressively
• intently
• like gangbusters
• briskly
• to beat the band
• lustily
• surely
• spiritedly
• heartily
• resolutely
• emphatically
• determinedly
• steadfastly
• soundly
• solidly
• crisply
• gamely
• animatedly
• rigidly
• smartly
• roughshod
• manfully
• squarely
• assertively
• purposefully
• vivaciously
• decidedly
• potently
• fixedly
• hammer and tongs
• spunkily
• directly
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gently
• weakly
• feebly
• softly
• delicately
• faintly
• shakily
• lazily
• halfheartedly
• languidly
• listlessly
• ineffectually
• ineffectively
• lamely
• uncertainly
• frailly
• impotently
• bloodlessly
• spiritlessly
• spinelessly
• nervelessly

Examples of vigorously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moen says that people who aren't physically fit may have a hard time doing physical activities vigorously – and may risk injury when doing so. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

However, if elected, Harris would likely vigorously defend the plan in court, Dimino says. —Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024

Aggressive Spot Treatments When spills happen, cleaning them immediately is important, but vigorously scrubbing stains can push them deeper into the carpet and cause fraying of the fibers. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024

Cheney, then the chair of the House Republican Conference, vigorously rejected Trump's baseless election fraud claims and later voted to impeach him for inciting the deadly Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. —Andrew Solender, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024