The Opposite(Antonym) of “vigorously”
The antonyms of vigorously are gently and weakly. The antonym gently implies a soft or delicate approach, while weakly suggests a lack of strength or intensity.
Explore all Antonyms of “vigorously”
- gently
- weakly
Definitions and Examples of gently, weakly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a mild or delicate manner; softly.
Example
She gently stroked the cat's fur, trying not to wake it up.
weakly
In a feeble or ineffective manner; lacking strength or intensity.
Example
He weakly lifted the heavy box, struggling to keep it from falling.
Key Differences: gently vs weakly
- 1Gently implies a soft or delicate approach, while vigorously suggests a strong or forceful one.
- 2Weakly suggests a lack of strength or intensity, while vigorously implies a high level of energy or effort.
Effective Usage of gently, weakly
- 1Physical Activities: Use vigorously to describe intense physical activities like running, weightlifting, or dancing.
- 2Gentle Actions: Use gently to describe soft or delicate actions like touching, speaking, or handling fragile objects.
- 3Weakness: Use weakly to describe a lack of strength or intensity in physical or emotional contexts.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of vigorously are gently and weakly. Use vigorously to describe intense physical activities, gently for soft or delicate actions, and weakly to describe a lack of strength or intensity.
