Synonyms for

Vigorously

Verb / ˈvɪgɜ:ʌsli: / Another word for vigorously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

With energy or force; in a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy.

Synonyms & similar words

smartly energetically forcefully powerfully strongly mightily vivaciously vibrantly briskly lustily robustly strenuously hard heavily intensely ardently zealously enthusiastically passionately vitality fiercely

Synonyms by register

Formal

energetically forcefully powerfully robustly

Informal

hard intensely really a lot

Literary

lustily sturdily heartily

Antonyms

weakly feebly gently mildly passively lazily sluggishly

Common collocations

  • vigorously debated
  • vigorously denied
  • vigorously pursued
  • vigorously exercised
  • vigorously defended
  • vigorously shaking
  • vigorously scrubbing

Word family

noun vigor
adjective vigorous

Usage note

Vigorously describes an action performed with great energy and force. It is often used to describe physical activities or strong opinions.

Example sentences

  1. She vigorously stirred the cake batter.
  2. The athletes ran vigorously during the race.
  3. The wind blew the leaves around vigorously.
  4. He cleaned the house vigorously.
  5. The dog barked vigorously at the mailman.

Quotes

  • I am a vigorous fellow.
  • My mother is a very vigorous woman.
  • I am a vigorous lover.

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