vigorously

[ vig-er-uhs-lee ]

adverb

1. with active strength or force; energetically or powerfully: Fast food is marketed vigorously through heavy television advertising.

   Combine all ingredients in the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until the egg white is foamy.

   Fast food is marketed vigorously through heavy television advertising.

2. with robust health or vitality:

   Many plant species that don’t do well in shaded conditions will grow vigorously in full sunlight.

Other Words From

• o·ver·vig·or·ous·ly adverb
• su·per·vig·or·ous·ly adverb
• un·vig·or·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of vigorously¹

vigorous ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“The California Department of Justice has been and will continue to vigorously defend AB 2655 in court,” a spokesperson for Bonta said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

"We reject any suggestion that our iCloud practices are anti-competitive and will vigorously defend against any legal claim otherwise," it said in a statement.

From BBC

She was vigorously defended by Olympic officials, but the her performance split opinion within the breaking community, with some saying she made a mockery of the sport.

From BBC

“We will vigorously oppose any and all attempts to roll back progress.”

From Los Angeles Times

Once they made it through the doors, elated shoppers grabbed blind boxes and vigorously shook them to try to discern what was inside.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• actively
• boldly
• eagerly
• earnestly
• firmly
• forcefully
• healthily
• passionately
• quickly
• resolutely
• robustly
• sincerely
• strenuously
• wholeheartedly
• zealously