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 Word Forms

• overvigorously adverb
• supervigorously adverb
• unvigorously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of vigorously¹

vigorous ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Downing Street has already shown it is willing to ditch plans that could save lots of money if the rank and file kick off vigorously enough.

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It’s important to identify moments that could cause stocks to move more vigorously than normal.

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It’s important to identify moments that could cause stocks to move more vigorously than normal.

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The Incorrigibles jumped up and down, waving their dusters so vigorously that the loose feathers wafted down like snow.

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The admiral shook it so vigorously it made her wince.

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