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vehement

ve·he·ment

UK/ˈviː.ə.mənt/ US/ˈvɪə̯.mənt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

  • “fierce loyalty”
  • “in a tearing rage”
  • “vehement dislike”
  • “violent passions”
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2.

characterized by great force or energy

  • “vehement deluges of rain”
  • “vehement clapping”
  • “a vehement defense”
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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French vehement (modern French véhément; compare Italian veemente, Portuguese veemente, Spanish vehemente); or from Latin vehemēns (“vehement; very eager; ardent, furious, impetuous; emphatic”), probably from vē- (“lacking, too little”) + mēns (“mind; intellect; judgment, reasoning”).

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