vehement

/'vi:imənt/

Thân thiện

The speaker made a vehement argument against the proposal.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Showing strong, intense, or passionate feeling: Characterized by forceful energy, emotion, or conviction. 2. Forcefully energetic or powerful: Characterized by great physical force or intensity.

Usage

The adjective "vehement" describes actions, expressions, or feelings that are powerful, intense, and often emotionally charged. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts.

Examples

• vehement denial:
• vehement protest:
• vehement argument:
• vehement supporter:

Advanced Usage

• "vehement in one's...": This structure is used to describe the intensity with which someone holds a belief or expresses something.
  • She was vehement in her criticism of the proposal.
  • He was vehement in his insistence that he was right.

Variants and Related Words

• Vehemence (noun): The quality of being vehement; intense force or passion.
  • The vehemence of his speech surprised everyone.

Synonyms

• Fierce: Having or displaying an intense or aggressive nature.
• Fervent: Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
• Impassioned: Filled with or showing great emotion.
• Forceful: Strong and assertive; vigorous and powerful.

Antonyms

• Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Mild: Not severe, serious, or harsh.
• Feeble: Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; weak.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by great force or energy
   • vehement deluges of rain
   • vehement clapping
   • a vehement defense
2. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
   • fierce loyalty
   • in a tearing rage
   • vehement dislike
   • violent passions

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fierce
• tearing
• violent
• trigger-happy