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vehement
adjective
Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Latin vehement-, from vehere "to carry." The sense evolved from "carried along" to "carried away by feeling" to "intense."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"She made a vehement protest against the decision."
- 2.
"His vehement denial convinced no one."
- 3.
"The debate became increasingly vehement."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
passionateintenseforcefulferventfierce
Related Words
ardentemphaticvigorouszealous
Fun Fact
Vehement and vehicle share the Latin root vehere (to carry). A vehicle carries you physically; vehement feelings carry you emotionally. The connection is being moved powerfully.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (V, E, H, E, M, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "VE" at the start of words.
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