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

In response, Evanston’s communications manager, Cynthia Vargas, stated the city would vigorously defend its reparations program against any legal challenges. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 7 June 2024

Given his experience with Bingham, Stuart defended the use of his Athenaeum portraits vigorously. —Michael Hussey, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2024

Unlike those countries, the United States vigorously upholds the rule of law. —Douglas Brinkley, CBS News, 2 June 2024

Musk and Trump have had a rocky relationship at best, but appear to have grown closer in recent years as the Tesla CEO has vigorously railed against Biden and Democrats. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above