VIGOROUSLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

vigorously

adverb

ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē

Definition of vigorously

as in strongly

in a vigorous and forceful manner vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there

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Recent Examples of vigorously The easy solution is to remove the most vigorously growing plants to give the rest a fighting chance. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Both Taylor and Krebs, in separate statements from their attorneys, vigorously refute Cartwright’s version of events. — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Even as audiences still vigorously debate the film’s ending, Cretton, during an interview with Deadline, teased that the conversation regarding Spider-Man’s future might spin new webs of ideation. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 Quickly stir until most of the flour is absorbed, then cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of dry 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. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vigorously

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Deco called his agent for a meeting this week, but the Frenchman isn’t being strongly linked to anything or anyone as of yet.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Wall said beard follicles are strongly influenced by DHT, which is why beard density often continues to evolve after puberty.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of strongly

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According to investigators, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to the school after school staff reported witnessing Monroe forcibly grabbing a student and dragging them by the arm.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Investigators later observed that the employee had bruising, facial scratches and a substantial area of hair forcibly pulled from her scalp.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of forcibly

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The Jackson estate has vehemently denied the siblings’ claims.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
But the closures and layoffs are vehemently opposed by the state of Lower Saxony, which owns 20 percent of VW Group, as well as the unions, which hold half of the seats on VW Group’s supervisory board.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of vehemently

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Jean is wonderful, a fiercely loyal and maternal figure who sincerely wants to help these women untangle their traumas and get back on their feet.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
In a place where the past is fiercely preserved, the most ingenious innovations are the ones that don’t announce their arrival.

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of fiercely

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As the year's biggest event begins, McIntosh is already firmly at the top of the sport.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Step 2 Meanwhile, blend 1 cup (firmly packed) tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil), ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of firmly

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Burke then allegedly forcefully pushed the boy’s head into a pillow, pulled him by his ankles and finished dressing him in an aggressive manner, according to WPVI, citing the footage.

— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
But when bracing becomes your default — forcefully tightening your abs during every exercise and throughout the day in pursuit of better posture or aesthetics — the strategy can backfire.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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