1.
Vigorous physical activities involve using a lot of energy, usually to do short and repeated actions.
Very ~ exercise can increase the risk of heart attacks...
African dance is ~, but full of subtlety.
ADJ
~ly
He shook his head ~ly...
ADV: ADV after v
2.
A ~ person does things with great energy and enthusiasm. A ~ campaign or activity is done with great energy and enthusiasm.
Sir Robert was a strong and ~ politician.
...a ~ campaign against GM food.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
The police ~ly denied that excessive force had been used.
ADV: ADV with v