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

Seal tightly, then shake vigorously to combine. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Edible ginger grows vigorously from fresh root pieces known as rhizomes, obtained from grocery or specialty food stores. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026

It will be vigorously contested, and the people of Texas will decide. —Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

Other figures who are influential among conservatives in the tech world, including the Anduril Industries co-founder Palmer Luckey and the Stratechery tech analyst Ben Thompson, have vigorously supported Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move. —Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously