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 of vigorously

• 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

The mixture should bubble vigorously and not produce a smell other than the smell of vinegar. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Shake vigorously until chilled. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 25 June 2026

That is why the pool is full of ozone and tax dollars, forming a thick slurry in which algae can grow more vigorously. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026

Filled with gray, silty water, the pool was vigorously boiling and producing loud thumping sounds caused by steam bubbles forming and collapsing beneath the surface. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously