Word Adverb
vigorously
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈvɪɡɝəsɫi/ UK /vˈɪɡəɹəsli/ vig·or·ous·ly
Definition
adv.to do something with a lot of energy, strength, or effort.
adv.in a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; with great force or intensity.
Examples
“He shook his head vigorously to say no.”
“The lawyer vigorously defended her client against the accusations during the trial.”
“The research team vigorously pursued every lead, eventually uncovering a pattern that had been overlooked by previous investigators for decades.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Pitfall
He vigorously workedHe worked vigorously
Adverbs of manner like 'vigorously' usually follow the verb or the object rather than sitting between the subject and the verb.
Real-world usage
Etymology
From vigorous + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated