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

The washer dryer has a pet feature that’s designed to wash blankets, dog beds and other pet accessories more vigorously to eliminate odors. —Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025

One notable example came Monday, when White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller vigorously defended the deportation from the Oval Office as Trump met El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. —Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025

Blow into the solution with a straw, then stir vigorously with the straw. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025

Now a team of Canadian researchers has added another warning to partaking too vigorously in cannabis: dementia. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously