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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The search yielded 83 tiny, starburst galaxies, all vigorously forming stars when the universe was just 800 million years old, around 6% of its current age. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 June 2025 While Silicon Valley has made extraordinary contributions – and promoted them vigorously – the rules that work for a few may not work for you. Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 That has not stopped Ukrainians from fighting vigorously for their freedom. Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025 Brubaker then pulls off the glasses, to Ava's horror, as the couple vigorously shake their heads. Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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