VEHEMENT
Dictionary entry overview: What does vehement mean? • VEHEMENT (adjective)
The adjective VEHEMENT has 2 senses:
1. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
2. characterized by great force or energy
Familiarity information: VEHEMENT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• VEHEMENT (adjective)
Meaning:
Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
Synonyms:
tearing; vehement; fierce; trigger-happy; violent
Context examples:
fierce loyalty / in a tearing rage / vehement dislike / violent passions
Similar:
intense (in an extreme degree)
Meaning:
Characterized by great force or energy
Context examples:
vehement deluges of rain / vehement clapping / a vehement defense
Similar:
strong (having strength or power greater than average or expected)
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