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 bag vigorously until mixture is combined. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

Whisk the yolks in a two- to three-quart bowl and slowly pour the milk mixture over the yolks while whisking vigorously. —Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025

The lives of the young people involved in the murder in The Four Spent the Day Together are vigorously researched. —Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025

That is partly a cultural challenge but the hope is that, with time, structural reform will lead to a culture of savers, investors and institutions more vigorously supporting growth. —Riddhi Kanetkar, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously