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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigorously
  1. strongly
  2. forcibly
  3. vehemently
  4. fiercely
  5. firmly
  6. hard
  7. forcefully
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • David is brilliant—sharp, empathetic and fiercely dedicated to his people.
    — Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Wisconsin is famous for its Friday fish fry, and regulars are fiercely loyal to their preferred local restaurants.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • The administration sees the naval blockade of the strait and sanctions as effective and views Trump as having additional options that can be cranked harder in the weeks and months ahead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Let curiosity expand your world without making your message harder to follow or apply in real life.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • 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
  • In the combative hearing, Paul and other Republicans accused Fauci of lying in earlier testimony about the coronavirus’s origins, something the longtime National Institutes of Health scientist has forcefully denied.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of forcefully

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