— vehemently , adv.
/vee"euh meuhnt/ , adj.
1. zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
2. characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility.
3. strongly emotional; intense or passionate: vehement desire.
4. marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: vehement clapping.
[ 1475-85; vehement-, s. of vehemens, vemens violent, forceful (of uncert. derivation) ]
Syn. 1. earnest, fervent, fervid. 2. burning, fiery.
Ant. 1, 2. dispassionate.