vigorously
The word “vigorously” has 4 syllables: vig-or-ous-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈvɪɡɚəsli/
What is synonym and antonym for vigorously?
In the thesaurus, “vigorously” has 73 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for vigorously along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vigorously
- actively
- aggressively
- animatedly
- assertively
- boldly
- briskly
- crisply
- decidedly
- determinedly
- devoutly
- directly
- dynamically
- eagerly
- earnestly
- emphatically
- energetically
- explosively
- fast
- fearlessly
- fiercely
- firmly
- fixedly
- forcefully
- forcibly
- gamely
- hammer and tongs
- hard
- hardily
- healthily
- heartily
- intensively
- intently
- like gangbusters
- lustily
- manfully
- mightily
- muscularly
- passionately
- potently
- powerfully
- purposefully
- quickly
- resolutely
- rigidly
- robustly
- roughshod
- roundly
- sharply
- sincerely
- smartly
- snappily
- solidly
- soundly
- spiritedly
- spunkily
- squarely
- steadfastly
- steadily
- stiffly
- stoutly
- strenuously
- strongly
- sturdily
- surely
- to beat the band
- vehemently
- vibrantly
- violently
- vivaciously
- wholeheartedly
- with a vengeance
- with might and main
- zealously
Antonyms for vigorously
- bloodlessly
- delicately
- faintly
- feebly
- frailly
- gently
- halfheartedly
- impotently
- ineffectively
- ineffectually
- lamely
- languidly
- lazily
- listlessly
- nervelessly
- shakily
- softly
- spinelessly
- spiritlessly
- uncertainly
- weakly
Meanings of vigorously
- adverb
- With intense energy, force or vigor.
Example Sentences
- He vigorously defended his point of view during the meeting.
- The dog shook itself vigorously after jumping out of the lake.
- She vigorously scrubbed the floor until it sparkled.
- Protesters vigorously opposed the new policy in front of city hall.
- The trees swayed vigorously in the strong wind.
On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vigorously, such as: actively, aggressively, animatedly, assertively, bloodlessly, boldly, briskly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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