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

Shake the jar vigorously in a circular motion to utilize centrifugal force to pull as much water as possible away from the seeds. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Replant the area with vigorously growing groundcovers or turfgrass because any spot of bare soil is an opportunity for stiltgrass to resprout. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026

Cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Cool-season lawns vigorously expand their roots and blades in spring and fall, making these the best times to fertilize them. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously