Word
violently
Phoneticsvi·o·lent·ly
US/ˈvaɪəɫəntɫi/
UK/vˈaɪələntli/
Definitions
01with physical force
adv. using a lot of physical force, often in a way that hurts someone or breaks something.
adv. with great physical force or aggression, often resulting in injury or damage.
“The wind blew so violently that it knocked down several old trees in the park.”
“The protesters clashed violently with the security forces outside the embassy, resulting in several arrests and minor injuries on both sides.”
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02extremely or suddenly
adv. very strongly or suddenly, often used for feelings or physical reactions like being sick.
adv. to an intense or extreme degree; often used to describe sudden physical reactions or powerful emotional shifts.
“He became violently ill after eating the spoiled seafood at the restaurant.”
“She disagreed violently with the board's decision, arguing that the new policy would alienate their most loyal customers.”
Real-World Examples
“The British had invaded and colonially occupied the islands in 1833, he said, violently wrestling the territory from Argentina's hands.” “I stayed in my warm, dry apartment on the Upper West Side, watching trees swaying violently against the dark sky.” Etymology
From Middle English violently; equivalent to violent + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.