adv

vehemently

VEE-uh-muhnt-lee

adv

In a forceful, passionate way, especially when disagreeing or objecting.

"She vehemently denied any involvement in the scandal."

"He argued vehemently against the new policy."

How to Use Vehemently

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStrongly and forcefully — usually used with denying, opposing, or arguing.

Common pairings

vehemently deny vehemently oppose vehemently disagree

more vehemently comparative, most vehemently superlative

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She _____ denied any involvement in the scandal.

From "vehement" plus the adverb suffix -ly.

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