Vehemence

Meaning

great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction

Great forcefulness or intensity of expression, emotion, or conviction.

Example Sentences

He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.

She spoke with vehemence during the debate.

Synonyms

intensity, passion, fervor, ardor, zeal

Entry 1

intensity, passion, fervor, ardor

Entry 2

passion, fervor, intensity, zeal, ardor

Antonyms

mildness, gentleness, calmness

Entry 1

mildness, gentleness, calmness

Entry 2

calmness, gentleness, mildness

Collocations

argue with vehemence, speak with vehemence, with vehemence, vehemence of speech, vehemence of feelings

Entry 1

argue with vehemence, speak with vehemence

Entry 2

with vehemence, vehemence of speech, vehemence of feelings