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
Mei ChinLast fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …—Jonathan Schwarz
Jonathan SchwarzExamples of vigorously in a Sentence
vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Florida has vigorously fought any effort to force health administrators to pay for additional in-home nursing, or to implement other remedies that might reduce the state’s reliance on institutions.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Like any plant, grass grows more vigorously under favorable conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Beat the eggs vigorously with the dinner fork for about 30 seconds and about 40 strokes.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Like any plant, grass grows more vigorously under favorable conditions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Beat the eggs vigorously with the dinner fork for about 30 seconds and about 40 strokes.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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