vigorously

adverb

vig·​or·​ous·​ly ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē How to pronounce vigorously (audio)
Synonyms of vigorously
: 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

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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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Cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of 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. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 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 Sanft argued his client’s account was pure fiction, and that investigators failed to quickly and vigorously corroborate it for a reason. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 His book with Daphna Renan vigorously defends majority rule against institutional impediments. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vigorously

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vigorously was in the 15th century

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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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