violently
adv.-
1 with physical force (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediateusing a lot of physical force, often in a way that hurts someone or breaks something.
with great physical force or aggression, often resulting in injury or damage.
ExampleThe wind blew so violently that it knocked down several old trees in the park.
ExampleThe protesters clashed violently with the security forces outside the embassy, resulting in several arrests and minor injuries on both sides.
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2 extremely or suddenly (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediatevery strongly or suddenly, often used for feelings or physical reactions like being sick.
to an intense or extreme degree; often used to describe sudden physical reactions or powerful emotional shifts.
ExampleHe became violently ill after eating the spoiled seafood at the restaurant.
ExampleShe disagreed violently with the board's decision, arguing that the new policy would alienate their most loyal customers.
From Middle English violently; equivalent to violent + -ly.