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Definition of vehement

vehement

/ˈviːəmənt/
ve · he · ment
Adverb:vehemently
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vehement Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Showing or characterized by strong feeling, intense passion, or forceful conviction.

Example

"The committee faced vehement opposition from local residents regarding the proposed highway expansion."

2

Acting or moving with great physical force, violence, or energy.

Example

"A vehement gust of wind rattled the shutters and swept the dry leaves across the courtyard."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Latin vehemens ('eager, impetuous, violent'), traditionally analyzed by Roman grammarians as combining vehe- ('lacking, out of') and mens ('mind'), literally suggesting someone carried away beyond calm reason.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vehement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vehement
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