| Main Entry: | vigorously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | energetically |
Synonyms: |
actively, boldly, decidedly, devoutly, eagerly, earnestly, fearlessly, firmly, forcefully, forcibly, hardily, healthily, passionately, powerfully, purposefully, quickly, resolutely, robustly, sincerely, stoutly, strenuously, vibrantly, wholeheartedly, zealously |
| Main Entry: | busily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | actively; intently |
Synonyms: |
agilely, animatedly, ardently, arduously, assiduously, briskly, carefully, diligently, eagerly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expeditiously, fervently, hastily, hurriedly, indefatigably, industriously, laboriously, like all get out, like the devil, like the dickens, nimbly, painstakingly, perseveringly, persistently, purposefully, restlessly, seriously, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, studiously, unremittingly, unweariedly, vigilantly, vigorously, vivaciously, zealously |
Antonyms: |
idly, inactively, quietly |
| Main Entry: | forcibly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | against one's will |
Synonyms: |
by force, coercively, compulsorily, effectively, energetically, hard, mightily, powerfully, strongly, under protest, vigorously |
| Notes: | forcibly connotes physical force, whereas the force suggested by forcefully need not be physical and can be of any nature aimed at producing a desired effect |
Antonyms: |
noncompulsorily, weakly |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with great force |
Synonyms: |
actively, angrily, animatedly, boisterously, briskly, brutally, cruelly, earnestly, energetically, ferociously, fiercely, forcibly, frantically, furiously, heavily, intensely, keenly, like fury, madly, meanly, painfully, powerfully, relentlessly, rigorously, roughly, rowdily, savagely, seriously, severely, sharply, spiritedly, sprightly, stormily, strongly, tumultously/tumultuously, turbulently, uproariously, urgently, viciously, vigorously, violently, vivaciously, wildly, with all one's might |
Antonyms: |
gently, softly |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with difficulty |
Synonyms: |
agonizingly, arduously, awkwardly, badly, burdensomely, carefully, cumbersomely, cumbrously, distressingly, exhaustingly, gruelingly, hardly, harshly, inconveniently, laboriously, painfully, ponderously, roughly, severely, strenuously, tiredly, toilsomely, unwieldily, vigorously, with great effort |
Antonyms: |
easily, moderately |
| Main Entry: | mightily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | forcefully |
Synonyms: |
arduously, energetically, forcibly, hard, hardly, laboriously, lustily, might and main, powerfully, strenuously, strongly, vigorously, with all one's strength |
Antonyms: |
weakly |
| Main Entry: | powerfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with energy, authority |
Synonyms: |
effectively, energetically, forcefully, forcibly, hard, intensely, mightily, severely, strongly, vigorously, with might and main |
Antonyms: |
softly, weakly |
| Main Entry: | seriously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | not humorously |
Synonyms: |
actively, all joking aside, cool it, cut the comedy, determinedly, down, earnestly, fervently, for real, gravely, in all conscience, in all seriousness, in earnest, intently, passionately, purposefully, resolutely, sedately, simmer down, sincerely, soberly, solemnly, sternly, straighten out, thoughtfully, vigorously, with a straight face, with forethought, with sobriety, zealously |
Antonyms: |
funnily, lightly |
| Main Entry: | briskly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | energetically |
Synonyms: |
brusquely, enthusiastically, in a lively manner, nimbly, promptly, quickly, rapidly, vigorously |
Antonyms: |
listlessly, slowly, sluggishly |
| Main Entry: | eagerly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | anxiously |
Synonyms: |
actively, anticipatorily, ardently, breathlessly, cordially, cravingly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expectantly, fervently, fiercely, full tilt, gladly, heartily, hungrily, impatiently, intently, longingly, promptly, rapidly, readily, readily, sincerely, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, thirstily, vigorously, willingly, with enthusiasm, with gusto, zealously, zestfully |
Antonyms: |
grudgingly, listlessly, unwillingly |