Synonyms of vigorously

vigorously

adverb

ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 

as in strongly

in a vigorous and forceful manner

vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strongly
• forcibly
• vehemently
• fiercely
• firmly
• hard
• forcefully
• powerfully
• energetically
• strenuously
• eagerly
• stoutly
• explosively
• sturdily
• dynamically
• roundly
• stiffly
• violently
• mightily
• fast
• with a vengeance
• sharply
• with might and main
• actively
• muscularly
• intensively
• steadily
• robustly
• aggressively
• intently
• like gangbusters
• briskly
• to beat the band
• lustily
• surely
• spiritedly
• heartily
• resolutely
• emphatically
• determinedly
• steadfastly
• soundly
• solidly
• crisply
• gamely
• animatedly
• rigidly
• smartly
• roughshod
• manfully
• squarely
• assertively
• purposefully
• vivaciously
• decidedly
• potently
• fixedly
• hammer and tongs
• spunkily
• directly
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gently
• weakly
• feebly
• softly
• delicately
• faintly
• shakily
• lazily
• halfheartedly
• languidly
• listlessly
• ineffectually
• ineffectively
• lamely
• uncertainly
• frailly
• impotently
• bloodlessly
• spiritlessly
• spinelessly
• nervelessly

Examples of vigorously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Justice Department will continue to vigorously enforce our antitrust laws. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2024

Meanwhile, no presidential candidate before Trump has so vigorously threatened D.C.’s autonomy as a campaign platform. —Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 22 July 2024

Gryphon believes that Sphere's remaining allegations also lack merit and will vigorously defend against them. —Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2024

In 1900, Teddy Roosevelt, to no one’s surprise, campaigned vigorously — relentlessly, even — for Republican William McKinley. —Charles J. Holden / Made By History, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024