Hypertext Webster Gateway: "vehement"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Vehement \Ve"he*ment\, a. [L. vehemens, the first part of which
is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind:
cf. F. v['e]h['e]ment. 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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
vehement
adj 1: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions;
inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce
loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike";
"violent passions" [syn: {fierce}, {tearing}, {violent},
{trigger-happy}]
2: characterized by great force or energy; "vehement deluges of
rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense"
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