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English
Etymology
From Middle English violently; equivalent to violent + -ly.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/
- Hyphenation: vi‧o‧lent‧ly
Adverb
violently (comparative more violently, superlative most violently)
- In a violent manner.
- To an intense degree; extremely; strongly; intensely.
I found myself violently disagreeing with him.
1982, Douglas Adams, Life, the Universe and Everything, page 112:Arthur started to choke violently on his drink.
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Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From violent + -ly.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌviːɔlˈɛntliː/, /ˌviːəlˈɛntliː/, /viəlˈɛntliː/, /ˈviːəlɛntliː/, /-liːtʃ(ə)/
Adverb
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.
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