Vehement

/ˈviːhɪmənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

She delivered a vehement defense of her beliefs during the debate.

Marked by fervent forcefulness and intensity.

The protesters expressed their vehement opposition to the new policy.

Characterized by vigorous or passionate emotion.

His vehement response to the accusation surprised everyone in the room.

From Latin 'vehemens', from 'vehere' (to carry) + 'ment' (state or condition).

vehement objection

A strong disagreement or protest.

vehement response

A forceful reply expressing strong emotions.

vehement supporter

A person who strongly advocates for something.

vehemence

The quality of being vehement; intensity of feeling.

vehemently

In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner.

Super intense about something.

He's so vehement about his favorite sports team, it's hilarious.

Going all out in expressing emotions.

When she talked about her new job, she was just vehement, like she couldn't contain her excitement.