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.—
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vigorously shook my hand and told me how happy he was to be there
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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
Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
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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
Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigorously
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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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