violently
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English violently; equivalent to violent + -ly.
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
violently (comparative more violently, superlative most violently)
- In a violent manner.
- To an intense degree; extremely; strongly; intensely.
- I found myself violently disagreeing with him.
- 1982, Douglas Adams, Life, the Universe and Everything, page 112:
- Arthur started to choke violently on his drink.
Translations edit
in a violent manner
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Anagrams edit
Middle English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
Adverb edit
violently
- Violently, in a violent or harmful way.
- In a religiously dangerous or harmful way.
- In a powerful, effective, or mighty way:
- In a way causing great damage, injury, or harm.
- In a forceful way; in a way showing intense feelings.
- In an abrupt or warningless way.
Descendants edit
- English: violently
References edit
- “vī̆olentlī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-05-31.