Category:Vehement

Ve"he*ment, a. Etym: [l. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps Akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. F. véhément. 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.