vehement
Translation
vehement, forceful, passionate
Examples
Er protestierte vehement gegen die Entscheidung.
He protested vehemently against the decision.
Sie ist eine vehemente Verfechterin der Menschenrechte.
She is a vehement defender of human rights.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adverb)) vehemently, forcefully He protested vehemently.
((as an adjective before a noun)) vehement, forceful a vehement protest
Similar Words
Synonyms: heftig, leidenschaftlich; Antonyms: sanft, zurückhaltend
Etymology
From Latin 'vehemens' (impetuous, violent).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'vehicle' moving with 'mental' force, showing great passion and intensity.