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Webster 1913 Edition


Vehement

Ve′he-ment

,
Adj.
[L.
vehemens
, the first part of which is perhaps akin to
vehere
to carry, and the second
mens
mind: cf. F.
véhément
. Cf.
Vehicle
, and
Mental
.]
1.
Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty;
as, a
vehement
wind; a
vehement
torrent; a
vehement
fire or heat
.
2.
Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate;
as, a
vehement
affection or passion
.
Vehement instigation.”
Shak.
Vehement desire.”
Milton.
Syn. – Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning.

Webster 1828 Edition


Vehement

VE'HEMENT

,
Adj.
[L. vehemens.]
1.
Violent; acting with great force; furious; very forcible; as a vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.
2.
Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; as a vehement affection or passion; vehement desire; vehement eloquence.

Definition 2024


vehement

vehement

See also: véhément

English

Adjective

vehement (comparative more vehement, superlative most vehement)

  1. Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.

Synonyms

  • swith (obsolete or dialectal)

Related terms

Translations


German

Adjective

vehement (comparative vehementer, superlative am vehementesten)

  1. vehement

Synonyms

Declension