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Added 9 October 2026

vehement

/ˈviː.ə.mənt/ adjective

In Latin: flagrāns, igneus, vehemēns Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about vehement at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid.
fierce loyalty
Characterized by great force or energy.
vehement deluges of rain

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French vehement (modern French véhément; compare Italian veemente, Portuguese veemente, Spanish vehemente); or from Latin vehemēns (“vehement; very eager; ardent, furious, impetuous; emphatic”), probably from vē- (“lacking, too little”) + mēns (“mind; intellect; judgment, reasoning”).

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