adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

vigorously

VIH-guh-ruhs-lee

Vigorously (adv) means in a strong, energetic, or forceful manner. Example: “She vigorously defended her decision at the board meeting.”

adv

In a strong, energetic, or forceful manner.

"She vigorously defended her decision at the board meeting."

"He scrubbed the pan vigorously to remove the burnt bits."

How to Use Vigorously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something with a lot of energy and force.

Common pairings

vigorously deny vigorously pursue shake vigorously

more vigorously comparative, most vigorously superlative

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She _____ defended her decision at the board meeting.

Formed from "vigorous" plus the adverb ending "-ly."

famously anxiously seriously obviously curiously furiously nervously viciously jealously hideously previously cautiously

What does “vigorously” mean?

The word “vigorously” means in a strong, energetic, or forceful manner. In plain terms, doing something with a lot of energy and force.

How do you pronounce “vigorously”?

“Vigorously” is pronounced VIH-guh-ruhs-lee (/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ in IPA).

How do you use “vigorously” in a sentence?

Here is “vigorously” used in a sentence: “She vigorously defended her decision at the board meeting.”

What part of speech is “vigorously”?

“Vigorously” is an adverb.

Is “vigorously” a common word?

“Vigorously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.