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 An alderman should advocate vigorously for the ward while recognizing that decisions about taxes, development, transportation, public safety and city finances affect millions of residents. — Vince Fattore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Shake the jar vigorously in a circular motion to utilize centrifugal force to pull as much water as possible away from the seeds. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 Replant the area with vigorously growing groundcovers or turfgrass because any spot of bare soil is an opportunity for stiltgrass to resprout. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 Cool-season lawns vigorously expand their roots and blades in spring and fall, making these the best times to fertilize them. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vigorously

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The final agreement did not include changes to that practice and was ultimately not voted on by the Legislature after the last-minute deal was strongly criticized, particularly by assembly members.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Netflix strongly encourages employees to take a portion of their pay in the form of equity, but with shares down more than 45 percent from a year ago employees who have done so are feeling the pain.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

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Deputies spoke to the male victim, who alleged the suspects forcibly entered his home with the weapon and assaulted him inside, the statement said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
They were forcibly removed by British ambassador Lord Elgin more than 200 years ago and have yet to return to their homeland.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of forcibly

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Several senior Iranian officials have vehemently denied these accusations.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Hamilton’s campaign has vehemently denied the allegations and a series of court records undercut the claim that Hamilton attempted to protect the child abuser, who was ultimately convicted for an unrelated offense.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehemently

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Dropped by his followers and shunned by his circle, Jim has only Lucien on his side, a skinny and fiercely loyal admirer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In Flanagan‘s take, Margaret is fiercely committed to shielding Carrie from the world’s dangers and from her classmates’ cruelty, even becoming a parental advocate in their community and on social media.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiercely

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The index has lost almost 40% since its June high and is firmly entrenched in bear market.

— Justina Lee,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of firmly

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Tri Ocean’s customer base remains predominantly Vietnamese and Chinese, but the store increasingly attracts non-Asian shoppers searching for fresh seafood, tropical produce and hard-to-find specialty items, like authentic pho ingredients.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
By Saturday night, Long Beach reported that seawater had entered homes and into streets, with the city’s Peninsula neighborhood being hard hit, and its boardwalk crumbling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of hard

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Prosecutors said that the incidents were captured on camera — and that the parents could be seen laughing at times as their children were forcefully disciplined.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Soenen also wondered whether saying no differently or more forcefully could have prevented the assault.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

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