Word
vehemently
Phoneticsve·he·ment·ly
US/ˈviəməntɫi/
UK/vˈiəməntli/
Definition
adv. in a very strong and emotional way. You use this when you want to show that someone has a powerful feeling, especially when they disagree with something.
adv. in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great energy or exertion. Often used to describe the expression of strong opposition or disagreement.
Examples
“She vehemently denied the accusations.”
“The local community vehemently opposed the plan to build a new highway through the forest.”
“Despite the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defendant continued to vehemently maintain his innocence throughout the entire trial.”
Examples
simple
“She vehemently denied the accusations.”
contextual
“The local community vehemently opposed the plan to build a new highway through the forest.”
complex
“Despite the overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution, the defendant continued to vehemently maintain his innocence throughout the entire trial.”
Usage
Typically modifies verbs of communication or feeling, such as 'deny', 'oppose', 'protest', or 'disagree'.
Real-World Examples
“It started with a joint British-Israeli oil exploration project off the archipelago’s north coast, to which Buenos Aires vehemently objected.” “He claims to have met Helen several times since, even bumping into her in a supermarket where they “chatted amicably”, a claim Helen vehemently denies.” Etymology
From vehement + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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