vigorously
gb/vˈɪɡɚəsli/ us/vˈɪɡɚəsli/
B2
English
~ 26800
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B2
property
1
with a lot of energy and force
In a very strong and active way, with a lot of energy or effort.
Usage pattern:
[someone] [verb] vigorously
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "vigorously" with "violently." "Vigorously" means with a lot of energy or effort, but it does not always suggest harm or anger, while "violently" usually does. Another common mistake is word order; in English, adverbs like "vigorously" usually come after the main verb ("He argued vigorously"), or before a verb phrase ("He vigorously denied the claim"), not in the middle of a verb and its object (avoid: *"He denied vigorously the claim" in everyday speech).
Synonyms
energetically (Focuses more on lively energy than on strength or force.)
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forcefully (Stresses strong impact or pressure; can sound more aggressive than "vigorously.")
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firmly (Emphasizes strength and certainty, especially in opinions or decisions, with less focus on physical effort.)
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strenuously (Highlights great physical or mental effort, often suggesting difficulty or tiredness.)
Antonyms
gently (Opposite in terms of strength or force; suggests softness instead of energetic action.)
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weakly (Opposite in terms of energy; suggests little power or effort.)
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half-heartedly (Opposite in terms of determination; suggests low interest or effort.)
Collocations
vigorously defend
|vigorously deny
|vigorously oppose
|vigorously shake
|vigorously enforce
|vigorously campaign
Themes
movement
|work
|communication
|law
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She shook the bottle vigorously before pouring the juice.
- The lawyer vigorously defended his client in court.
- Residents are vigorously opposing the plan to cut down the park trees.
- He rubbed the stain vigorously until it disappeared.
- The company has been campaigning vigorously for changes in the law.
Learner examples
- He brushed his teeth vigorously every morning.
- The team vigorously denied the news story.
- She waved her arms vigorously to get their attention.
- They worked vigorously to finish the project on time.
- The teacher vigorously defended her students’ efforts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vigorously
IPA
GB/vˈɪɡɚəsli/
US/vˈɪɡɚəsli/
Syllables & stress
vig - or - ously (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vig)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: vigorously
- Plural: vigorouslies
Word family
Expressions
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