SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
vehemently
adverb
With intense feeling or force.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
With intense force
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Usage distinction
Return to topVehemently emphasizes force of expression or feeling. Adamantly emphasizes firmness of position, while fervently emphasizes earnest enthusiasm.
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See vehemently in use
She vehemently opposed the demolition of the old library.
A resident vehemently argues that the children should be consulted before any replacement image is chosen, expressing the position with intense feeling.
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