vigorously

/ˈvɪɡərəsli/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɪɡɚəsli] /ˈvɪɡərəsli/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɪɡɚəsli] /ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs-lē How to pronounce vigorously (audio)/ (ame, mw)

vigorously — adverb

1. using considerable physical effort, strength, or determined energy when performi

1.副詞B2
釋義

using considerable physical effort, strength, or determined energy when performing an action

例句

Padma shook the medicine bottle vigorously before measuring a dose.

vigorously + shake (rapid back-and-forth action)

William argued vigorously against cutting the library's weekend hours.

同義詞
  • energetically

    suggests lively, spirited action driven by personal enthusiasm rather than sheer force

  • forcefully

    emphasises power and intensity, often with an element of compulsion or physical pressure

  • strenuously

    implies sustained, taxing effort that drains energy — stronger than 'vigorously'

  • dynamically

    focuses on change, motion, and adaptability rather than raw physical effort

反義詞
  • gently

    opposite in force — suggests soft, careful handling

  • feebly

    opposite in energy — suggests weakness or lack of strength

用法筆記

Typically modifies action verbs (shake, argue, defend, scrub) rather than stative verbs. The action described usually involves noticeable physical effort or determined verbal expression.

常見錯誤

❌She knew the answer vigorously.
✅She defended her answer vigorously.
💡'vigorously' describes physical or verbal actions, not mental states like knowing or believing.

2. with the signs of good health, physical strength, and active, thriving growth

2.副詞B2
釋義

with the signs of good health, physical strength, and active, thriving growth

例句

The tomato plants grew vigorously in Zola's sunny garden all summer.

vigorously + grow (healthy, thriving growth)

Hoa's new puppy plays vigorously every morning before the sun comes up.

同義詞
  • robustly

    emphasises sturdiness and resilience, often used for systems or organisms

  • thrivingly

    focuses on successful growth and prosperity — common for plants and businesses

  • lustily

    suggests hearty enjoyment and vitality, often of eating, singing, or crying

反義詞
  • weakly

    opposite in health — suggests feebleness or lack of vitality

  • sickly

    opposite in condition — suggests poor health or failing growth

用法筆記

Subject is usually a living thing — a plant, animal, or person — whose growth or activity shows health and vitality. Distinguish from adverb/1 (WITH FORCE AND ENERGY): this sense describes robust thriving rather than forceful exertion.

常見錯誤

❌He vigorously lifted the heavy box' (when meaning with healthy strength).
✅He forcefully lifted the heavy box.
💡Sense 2 describes the healthy thriving of living things (plants, babies, animals), not forceful human exertion. Use sense 1 or a different word for forceful physical actions.