Violently

/ˈvaɪələntli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

The storm raged violently, uprooting trees and damaging homes in its path.

With intense force or suddenness.

He shook his head violently in disagreement.

In a way that is extreme or extreme in nature or character.

The crowd reacted violently to the news of the unjust decision.

With great intensity or passion.

She argued violently for her beliefs, leaving no room for compromise.

From the word 'violent', dating back to the Middle English 'violent', from Old French 'violent', from Latin 'violentus'.

violently opposed

Strongly against something, often leading to conflict or argument.

violently ill

Experiencing severe illness that may cause physical discomfort.

violently happy

Experiencing intense happiness, often in a dramatic way.

violence

The use of physical force to harm someone.

violent

Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.

violate

To break a law or enforce a rule.

To go all out

When the team plays, they go violently, giving their all on the field.

To rage

He was raging violently over the outcome of the game.