vigorously

vigorously
I
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. energetically, alertly, eagerly, quickly, nimbly, agilely, strenuously, resolutely, firmly, forcibly, forcefully, urgently, unfalteringly, purposefully, actively, boldly, adventurously, zealously, lustily, vibrantly, robustly, stoutly, hardily, wholeheartedly, earnestly, warmly, fervidly, passionately, sincerely, devoutly, appreciatively, with heart and soul, healthily, fearlessly, intrepidly, mightily, decidedly, by brute force, to good account, like blazes*; see also powerfully .
Ant. calmly*, aimlessly, slowly.
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(Roget's Thesaurus II) adverb With intense energy and force: energetically, forcefully, forcibly, hard, powerfully. Idioms: hammer and tongs, tooth and nail, with might and main. See STRONG.

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