Vehemence

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈviːəməns/

Definitions of vehemence

noun intense passion or emotion

Example Sentences

A1 She expressed her opinion with great vehemence.

A2 The politician's speech was filled with vehemence.

B1 The argument escalated quickly due to the vehemence of both parties.

B2 The protesters shouted with such vehemence that it could be heard from far away.

C1 His vehemence towards the issue was both impressive and intimidating.

C2 The lawyer's cross-examination was marked by a level of vehemence that left the witness visibly shaken.

adjective vehement

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke with vehemence about her favorite book.

A2 The teacher explained the lesson with vehemence to ensure everyone understood.

B1 The politician's speech was filled with vehemence as he addressed the crowd.

B2 The debate between the two scholars was marked by vehemence and passion.

C1 The lawyer argued his case with great vehemence, leaving no doubt in the jury's mind.

C2 The artist's performance was characterized by a level of vehemence that left the audience in awe.

Examples of vehemence in a Sentence

formal The speaker argued with great vehemence during the debate.

informal She expressed her opinions with so much vehemence, it was hard to ignore.

slang His vehemence in defending his favorite sports team was off the charts.

figurative The storm raged with such vehemence, it felt like nature's fury unleashed.

Grammatical Forms of vehemence

past tense

vehemently

plural

vehemences

comparative

more vehement

superlative

most vehement

present tense

vehement

future tense

will be vehement

perfect tense

have been vehement

continuous tense

is being vehement

singular

vehemence

positive degree

vehement

infinitive

to be vehement

gerund

vehementing

participle

vehemented

Origin and Evolution of vehemence

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vehemence' originated from the Latin word 'vehemens' which means violent, impetuous.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vehemence' has retained its original meaning of intensity and passion, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe strong emotions or expressions in a variety of contexts.