VEHEMENCE
Ve"he*mence, n. Etym: [L. vehementia: cf. F. véhémence.]
1. The quality pr state of being vehement; impetuous force; impetuosity; violence; fury; as, the vehemence.
2. Violent ardor; great heat; animated fervor; as, the vehemence of love, anger, or other passions. I . . . tremble at his vehemence of temper. Addison.
VEHEMENCY
Ve"he*men*cy, n.
Defn: Vehemence. [R.]
The vehemency of your affection. Shak.
VEHEMENT
Ve"he*ment, a. Etym: [L. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps
akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. F. véhément.
Cf. Vehicle, and Mental.]
1. Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.
2. Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion. "Vehement instigation." Shak. "Vehement desire." Milton.
Syn. — Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning.
VEHEMENTLY
Ve"he*ment*ly, adv.