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virulently

/ˈvɪr.jʊ.lənt.li/
vir · u · lent · ly
Adjective:virulent
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• adverb

1

In a bitterly hostile, spiteful, or fiercely antagonistic manner.

Example

"The columnist wrote virulently against the proposed environmental deregulation."

2

In a severely harmful, highly infectious, or rapidly spreading manner (typically referring to a disease, toxin, or pathogen).

Example

"The new strain of the blight spread virulently through the region's potato crops."

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• Nearby Words

virtuousness
virulence
virulent
virulently
virunga
virus
visa

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'virulent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'virulent' derives from the Latin 'virulentus' (full of poison), which comes from 'virus' meaning slimy liquid or poison.

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