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vigorously

vigorously

76 3.4
In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort
  • adverb
  • /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
translation icon : vigorosamente
  • He shook my hand vigorously.
  • exercise vigorously
  • work vigorously
  • vigorously pursue

So if you inhale vigorously and long, your heart rate goes up.

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Examples

  • She exercised vigorously at the gym, pushing herself to lift heavier weights.

  • I think technology can take care of it, but only if we act quickly and vigorously and intelligently.

  • And I am supporting him vigorously without apology.

  • Personally, I have vigorously supported Ukraine in this matter.

  • And we said it would work if Mexico vigorously and effectively implemented the program.

  • And the only valid test... is the ability to lead, and lead vigorously.

  • Not surprisingly, the U.S. Department of Justice vigorously opposed relief.

    Academic text (2017)
  • The company said in a statement that it intends to vigorously defend itself in relation to the SEC complaint.

  • They resist us vigorously and they resist us economically.

  • Policymakers and politicians have vigorously debated the role of the state.

    Academic text (2008)

Synonyms

strongly
vsvigorously
638 1.0

In a very forceful or certain way

leans more toward physical effort and bodily energy than intensity
violently
vsvigorously
107 3.5

In a way that uses strong physical force or sudden intense action

often denotes force without harm and focuses on active effort instead
intensely
vsvigorously
88 3.1

In a very strong or focused way

is more about steady bodily effort and energy than concentrated intensity
fiercely
vsvigorously
81 3.7

In a very strong way that shows energy or anger

focuses on effortful physical strength rather than emotional aggression
forcibly
vsvigorously
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52 4.2

In a way that uses force or violence to make someone do something

focuses on strong effort and energy rather than compelled or violent action
forcefully
vsvigorously
49 3.5

In a strong way that uses a lot of power

emphasizes physical strength and sustained energy rather than just effect
vehemently
vsvigorously
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

centers on bodily strength and energetic effort rather than emotional force
mightily
vsvigorously
24 4.0

To do something with great force or effort

is about active bodily energy and regular effort rather than sheer magnitude
strenuously
vsvigorously
12 5.5

With great effort and determination

focuses more on physical strength and energy than on determination
ferociously
vsvigorously
12 5.6

In a very strong and angry way

involves force and effort without implying violent harm or aggression
intensively
vsvigorously
8 3.9

With a lot of effort and attention

relies more on physical strength and broad energy than on mental focus
energetically
vsvigorously
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

emphasizes physical strength and strong effort rather than lively excitement
like gangbusters
vsvigorously
  • Informal
6 8.1

Very quickly and with great success

is a neutral physical adverb used outside casual idiom
robustly
vsvigorously
5 4.4

In a strong and forceful way

is more about active force and effort rather than steady health
dynamically
vsvigorously
2 4.6

In a lively and energetic way

focuses on physical power and steady effort rather than changing motion
furiously
vsvigorously
2 3.7

In a very strong and violent way

describes controlled bodily effort and energy rather than chaotic force
heftily
vsvigorously
4.9

In a heavy, forceful way

focuses on energetic action not necessarily on heavy weight or mass

Antonyms

35 1.0

In a way that shows little strength or energy

3 3.6

Slowly and with little energy

How Vigorous

violently
107 3.5
forcefully
49 3.5
vigorously
76 3.4
firmly
92 1.0
gently
372 1.0

Surface Forms

vigorously positive

Morphology

vigorously = vigorous (transparent) = vigor + ous + ly

Adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'vigorous' yields an expected adverbial meaning.

Etymology

Vigorously comes from the older word vigor, which means 'strength' or 'liveliness'. So to do something vigorously is to do it with a lot of energy or force.