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View usage for: (viːəmənt) adjectiveIf a person or their actions or comments are vehement, the person has very strong feelings or opinions and expresses them forcefully. She suddenly became very vehement and agitated, jumping around and shouting. She is a vehement critic of government policy. She lowered her voice to a vehement whisper. Synonyms: strong, fierce, forceful, earnest More Synonyms of vehement vehemence uncountable noun He spoke more loudly and with more vehemence than he had intended. Synonyms: forcefulness, force, violence, fire More Synonyms of vehement vehemently adverb [ADVERB with verb] Krabbe has always vehemently denied stealing the car. I'm vehemently against any form of censorship. vehement in British English (ˈviːɪmənt) adjective1. marked by intensity of feeling or conviction; emphatic 2. (of actions, gestures, etc) characterized by great energy, vigour, or force; furious Derived forms vehemence (ˈvehemence) or rare vehemency (ˈvehemency) noun vehemently (ˈvehemently) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin vehemēns ardent; related to vehere to carry vehement in American English (ˈviəmənt) adjective1. acting or moving with great force; violent; impetuous 2. having or characterized by intense feeling or strong passion; fervent, impassioned, etc. Derived forms vehemence (ˈvehemence) noun or ˈvehemency vehemently (ˈvehemently) adverb Word origin LME < MFr véhément < L vehemens, eager, vehement < base of vehere, to carry: see way Examples of 'vehement' in a sentencevehement In other languagesvehement British English: vehement ADJECTIVE If a person or their actions or comments are vehement, the person has very strong feelings or opinions and expresses them forcefully. She suddenly became very vehement and agitated, jumping around and shouting. - American English: vehement
- Brazilian Portuguese: veemente
- Chinese: > 激动的人
- European Spanish: vehemente
- French: véhément
- German: heftig
- Italian: veemente
- Japanese: 猛烈な
- Korean: 격렬한
- European Portuguese: veemente
- Latin American Spanish: vehemente
Chinese translation of 'vehement'Definition (of actions or gestures) performed with great force or energy There has been widespread and vehement condemnation of the attack. Synonyms Opposites moderate, lukewarm , apathetic , cool , calm , dispassionate , impassive , half-hearted Additional synonymsDefinition passionate an ardent lover Synonyms passionate, warm, spirited, intense, flaming, fierce, fiery, hot, fervent, impassioned, emotional, ablaze, lusty, vehement, amorous, hot-blooded, warm-blooded, fervid Definition very keen to have or do something He looked at the crowd of eager faces around him. Synonyms keen, interested, earnest, intense, enthusiastic, passionate, ardent, avid, fervent, zealous, fervid, keen as mustard, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition serious and sincere, often excessively so Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support. Synonyms determined, firm, dogged, constant, urgent, intent, persistent, ardent, persevering, resolute, heartfelt, zealous, vehement, wholehearted- vegetate
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Additional synonymsDefinition forceful and positive His response was immediate and emphatic. Synonyms forceful, decided, certain, direct, earnest, positive, absolute, distinct, definite, vigorous, energetic, unmistakable, insistent, unequivocal, vehement, forcible, categoricalThe band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd. Synonyms keen, earnest, spirited, committed, excited, devoted, warm, eager, lively, passionate, vigorous, ardent, hearty, exuberant, avid, fervent, zealous, ebullient, vehement, wholehearted, full of beans (informal), fervid, keen as mustard, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition intensely sincere and passionate a fervent admirer of her work Synonyms ardent, earnest, enthusiastic, fervid, passionate, warm, excited, emotional, intense, flaming, eager, animated, fiery, ecstatic, devout, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, vehement, perfervid (literary) Definition intense or strong Two climbers were trapped by a fierce storm. Synonyms stormy, strong, powerful, violent, intense, raging, furious, howling, uncontrollable, boisterous, tumultuous, tempestuous, blustery, inclementDefinition very angry and heated We had a flaming row last night. Synonyms intense, angry, raging, impassioned, hot, aroused, vivid, frenzied, ardent, scintillating, vehementDefinition convincing or effective He is a forcible advocate for the arts. Synonyms compelling, strong, powerful, effective, active, impressive, efficient, valid, mighty, potent, energetic, forceful, weighty, cogentDefinition full of emotion He made an impassioned appeal for peace. Synonyms intense, heated, passionate, warm, excited, inspired, violent, stirring, flaming, furious, glowing, blazing, vivid, animated, rousing, fiery, worked up, ardent, inflamed, fervent, ablaze, vehement, fervid Definition characterized by deep or forceful feelings Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined. Synonyms passionate, burning, earnest, emotional, keen, flaming, consuming, fierce, eager, enthusiastic, heightened, energetic, animated, ardent, fanatical, fervent, heartfelt, impassioned, vehement, forcible, fervid Definition capable of or revealing intense emotion He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace. Synonyms emotional, excited, eager, enthusiastic, animated, strong, warm, wild, intense, flaming, fierce, frenzied, ardent, fervent, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, impulsive, vehement, impetuous, fervid in the grip of a powerful emotion Synonyms intense, strong, burning, keen, violent, acute, overwhelming, consuming, fierce, passionate, irresistible, overpowering, ardent, fervent, fervid Additional synonymsDefinition very intense his violent, almost pathological jealousy Synonyms passionate, intense, extreme, strong, wild, consuming, uncontrollable, vehement, unrestrained, tempestuous, ungovernableDefinition extremely eager or enthusiastic She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies. Synonyms enthusiastic, passionate, earnest, burning, spirited, keen, devoted, eager, militant, ardent, fanatical, fervent, impassioned, rabid, fervid, swivel-eyed (slang) |