vigorously

adverb

vig·​or·​ous·​ly ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē 

: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy

He vigorously denied the accusations.

In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.

—Mei Chin

Last fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …

—Jonathan Schwarz

Synonyms of vigorously

• strongly
• forcibly
• vehemently
• fiercely
• firmly
• hard
• forcefully

Examples of vigorously in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

While the pita bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar and cook until the sugar melts and bubbles vigorously. —Ham El-Waylly, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

The Tribune Editorial Board vigorously opposed it, going to its fallback position that the state must first cut spending. —Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

The Hippocratic doctors vigorously denounced the religious healers of the day, such as the priests toiling in the temple of Asclepius. —Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026

The vines grow vigorously in full sun and can reach 10 feet in length. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vigorously

• rigorously