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violently

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvaɪələntli/

violently means: With great physical force or sudden, powerful movement.

adverb

WITH STRONG FORCEB2

With great physical force or sudden, powerful movement.

  • The windows shook violently.
  • He was violently attacked outside the station.
  • The boat rocked violently in the storm.

Similar words: forcefully, fiercely

Opposites: gently

Common phrases: shake violently, violently attack someone, swing violently

EXTREMELYC1

To an extremely strong degree, especially in a feeling, opinion, or physical reaction.

  • She was violently opposed to the plan.
  • The food made him violently ill.
  • They violently disagreed about the proposed changes.

Similar words: strongly, intensely, extremely

Common phrases: violently opposed, violently ill, violently disagree

Questions about violently

What does violently mean?

With great physical force or sudden, powerful movement.

What is violently in other languages?

Türkçe: şiddetle · Español: violentamente · Français: violemment · Deutsch: heftig · Italiano: violentemente · 日本語: 激しく

How do you pronounce violently?

It is pronounced /ˈvaɪələntli/.

How do you use violently in a sentence?

The windows shook violently. He was violently attacked outside the station.

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