vehement

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
  2. adjective characterized by great force or energy

Etymology

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”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

fierce, tearing, violent, trigger-happy

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