VIGOROUSLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

vigorously

adverb

ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē

Definition of vigorously next

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 group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies. —

Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Beat the eggs vigorously with the dinner fork for about 30 seconds and about 40 strokes. —

Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026 Although it's not considered invasive, star jasmine does grow vigorously, and can quickly creep up your home's structure or wrap itself around trees and other surrounding plants if not regularly pruned. —

Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026 Both Comey and James have vigorously denied any wrongdoing and called the cases against them politically motivated. —

Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vigorously

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Director Matt Pfeiffer tries not to tie it too strongly to an extreme light or dark mood but does keep up a snappy pace, plays most of the angriest outbursts for laughs and takes good advantage of the openness of the Playhouse on Park stage area.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
That some might strongly disagree or be offended by what the speaker says does not silence the speaker.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026