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- Dictionaryviolently/ˈvʌɪələntli/
adverb
- 1. using physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something: "I was once violently assaulted on a bus"
- 2. in a very strong or vigorous manner: "he coughed violently"
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VIOLENTLY definition: 1. in a forceful way that causes people to be hurt: 2. strongly or extremely: 3. in a forceful…. Learn more.
Violently definition: in a way that involves uncontrolled or destructive force. See examples of VIOLENTLY used in a sentence.
Synonyms for VIOLENTLY: sharply, fiercely, vehemently, forcefully, forcibly, vigorously, strongly, energetically; Antonyms of VIOLENTLY: weakly, gently, feebly, softly, faintly, delicately, shakily, lazily
adverb. /ˈvaɪələntli/ with great energy or strong movement, especially caused by a strong emotion such as fear or hate. She shook her head violently. to shiver violently. Join us. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press! very strongly or severely. He was violently sick.
1. a. Causing or intending to cause damage, injury, or death, often when involving great force: a violent car crash; a violent attack. b. Characterized by or displaying physical violence: a violent past; a violent movie. c. Caused by unexpected force or injury rather than by natural causes: a violent death. d.
/ˈvaɪlɪntli/ /ˈvaɪləntli/ IPA guide. Definitions of violently. adverb. in a violent manner. “they attacked violently ” see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Violently." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/violently. Accessed 27 Sep. 2024. Copy citation.
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.
