adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a violent manner.
2. 2
   To an intense degree; extremely; strongly; intensely.

   "I found myself violently disagreeing with him."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a violent manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

all to piecesawfullybadlybeyonddamndeliriously

Antonyms

All antonyms

nonviolently

Example

More examples

"I had a little fever, I felt my heart beat violently."

Etymology

From Middle English violently; equivalent to violent + -ly.

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