vigorously

adverb

ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē How to pronounce vigorously (audio)
Definition of vigorouslynext
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 Under the contract, Hines has vigorously advocated for MAHA Action, appearing in several videos and press releases. — Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026 His views on Europe didn’t always align with the narrative of decline that his MAGA colleagues are pushing so vigorously. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Inside the giant exhibition space, that wearable melting pot was vigorously animated by attendees who had arrived mostly from Japan but also from around the world, all wearing its constituent ingredients in their own particular way. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Stir vigorously for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is pale yellow and creamy. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vigorously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
  1. strongly
  2. forcibly
  3. vehemently
  4. fiercely
  5. firmly
  6. hard
  7. forcefully
Adverb
  • In Beacon Falls, Danbury and Cromwell, developers have strongly signalled their intentions to build but haven’t filed official zoning applications.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Brand, who strongly denied wrongdoing, will be sentenced next week.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • In Germany, nighttime riots injured more than 100 police officers and damaged or looted stores; in Lisbon, Portugal, police forcibly cleared a housing protest encampment.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, police in Portugal early Sunday forcibly cleared a tent camp set up in Lisbon by activists protesting against high housing costs.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • Six women allege offenses dating from 1999 to 2009, and Brand denies the allegations vehemently.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Yet after the Italian press caught wind of a meeting about a week ago between him and club president Aurelio De Laurentiis, the latter vehemently denied Napoli was for sale.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • The easy chemistry translates into the competition itself, where Levine notes that the four coaches are all fiercely competitive, but without the kind of animosity that can sometimes come with fighting over artists.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Greg’s colleagues from over the years describe him as fiercely competitive, not just with work projects but also with hobbies like running and weight lifting.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • It got scuttled by courts in Missouri and then firmly defeated by its voters Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Brand firmly denied all the charges, based on allegations made by six women.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of firmly
Adverb
  • That level of detail is what makes a modern invite harder to fake and gives guests the confidence to say 'yes' without second-guessing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Randle offered a more useful explanation than simply demanding that everyone play harder.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • Aston forcefully launched itself into the 21st century with the V12 Vanquish, which debuted in the fall of 2001 as the spitting image of a 1998 concept car.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Wearing an open white shirt and blazer, Brand was called forward to the dock, said his name and forcefully denied all charges put to him by his barrister Ian Winter.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of forcefully

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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigorously. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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