vigorously

adverb

vig·​or·​ous·​ly ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē How to pronounce vigorously (audio)
: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy
He vigorously denied the accusations.
In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.Mei Chin
Last fall, Democratic congressional staffers vigorously researched what options they have …Jonathan Schwarz

Examples of vigorously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The accusations, laid out by special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis in a filing made public on Monday, suggest that the prosecution intends to vigorously go after Baldwin, who was indicted by a grand jury in January on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024 Certainly, economists disagree vigorously about the effects of raising the minimum wage, and many studies of municipalities that have raised their minimums have found no negative effect on employment. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024 Method: Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously then strain into a martini glass. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Whisking vigorously, add the butter to the liquid one piece at a time until it has all been incorporated into the sauce. David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024 Reduce heat to medium and let simmer vigorously for 12 to 22 minutes, or until the jam has thickened; most of the liquid should have evaporated and what’s there should look syrupy rather than runny. Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024 Our dedicated team possesses the experience and resources necessary to vigorously pursue the maximum compensation our clients deserve. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 While several audience members are showcased nodding along and listening, during the mother-daughter segment, others seem to be vigorously shaking their heads in dissent. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 Once the plants are established, however, climbing hydrangea tends to grow vigorously. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vigorously was in the 15th century

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“Vigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorously. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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