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 White House did not respond to questions about how vigorously Trump would press for Lai's release. —ABC News, 9 May 2026

Fox News and OutKick have previously reported that the NFL would also vigorously defend its antitrust exemption amid a Justice Department probe. —Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026

Though Brind’Amour vigorously chews his gum behind the players on the Hurricanes bench, Daniels is often stoic, blending into a background of red and white. —Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 7 May 2026

Gargling vigorously enough that your eyes water slightly engages the same reflex doctors use clinically to check vagal function. —Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously