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 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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously