vigorously - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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with a lot of physical energy or effortwith a lot of physical energy or effort

Examples

She scrubbed the floor vigorously until it sparkled.
He nodded vigorously in agreement.
The dog barked and wagged its tail vigorously.

Synonyms

strenuously smartly vigorously intensively industriously furiously hard

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1

with a lot of physical energy or effort

She scrubbed the floor vigorously until it sparkled.
He nodded vigorously in agreement.
The dog barked and wagged its tail vigorously.
The children played vigorously in the yard.
She shook the bottle vigorously before pouring.

Synonyms:

strenuously smartly intensively industriously furiously hard

2

in a forceful or assertive manner

He vigorously denied all the accusations.
The lawyer argued the case vigorously.
She campaigned vigorously for environmental reform.
They opposed the new tax vigorously at the meeting.
He defended his position vigorously despite criticism.

Synonyms:

firmly doggedly firm resolutely adamantly fiercely grimly forcefully ferociously tenaciously aggressively sturdily emphatically strenuously steadfastly unwaveringly robustly solid

3

in a way that shows strong health or active growth

The plants in the greenhouse are growing vigorously.
Grass sprouted vigorously after the spring rains.
He recovered vigorously after the surgery.
The garden flourished vigorously under her care.
The weeds returned vigorously despite regular maintenance.

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