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

Angry fingers jab at the California Public Utilities Commission, perhaps more vigorously than at the utilities themselves. —Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 June 2026

My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children. —Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

Germany’s representatives to the treaty conference protested vigorously and signed the treaty only under threat of an allied invasion that would begin within a week. —Pamela Avila, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

Georgia voting machines have been the subject of conspiracy theories, which manufacturer Dominion Voting Systems fought vigorously in court. —ABC News, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously