vehement
pronunciation
How to pronounce vehement in British English:
UK [ˈviːəmənt]
How to pronounce vehement in American English:
US [ˈviːəmənt]
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- Adjective:
- marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
- characterized by great force or energy
Word Origin
- vehement (adj.)
- early 15c., from Middle French vehement, veement "impetuous, ardent" (12c.), from Latin vehementem (nominative vehemens) "impetuous, eager, violent, furious, ardent, carried away," perhaps [Barnhart] from a lost present middle participle of vehere "to carry" (see vehicle). The other theory is that it represents vehe- "lacking, wanting" + mens "mind." Related: Vehemently.
Example
- 1. Advocates of such regulatory measures are equally vehement .
- 2. Who I am is nothing but vaudeville and vehement .
- 3. Marked by emotional heat ; vehement .
- 4. This is as openly vehement as the usually secretive regulator gets .
- 5. Among the departments that oppose currency reform and appreciation , the ministry of commerce appears the most vehement .