Definitions for vehementˈvi ə mənt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ve•he•mentˈvi ə mənt(adj.)
zealous; impassioned:
a vehement defense.
characterized by rancor or anger.
marked by great energy:
a vehement shake of the head.
Origin of vehement:
1475–85; < L vehement-, s. of vehemēns, vēmēns violent, forceful
ve′he•ment•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy(adj)
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
"fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"
vehement(adj)
characterized by great force or energy
"vehement deluges of rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense"
Wiktionary
vehement(Adjective)
Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
Origin: From vehemens.
Webster Dictionary
Vehement(adj)
acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat
Vehement(adj)
very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion
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