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- pronunciation:
- vi
mnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
intensely emotional; impassioned; heated.
They were surprised by her vehement refusal to answer the question.- synonyms:
- ardent, fervid, fierce, heated, impassioned, passionate
- antonyms:
- apathetic, mild
- similar words:
- burning, emotional, emphatic, fervent, fiery, furious, hot, intense, violent, warm
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| definition 2: |
extremely forceful, vigorous, or energetic; very strong.
The audience made their desire known by a vehement stomping of feet.- synonyms:
- energetic, impetuous, vigorous
- similar words:
- ardent, fierce, forceful, furious, intense, powerful, strong, trenchant
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| related words: |
hearty, rabid, stormy, strenuous |
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| derivations: |
vehemently (adv.), vehemence (n.) |
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