violently

English

Etymology

From Middle English violently; equivalent to violent + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/
  • Hyphenation: vi‧o‧lent‧ly
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Adverb

violently (comparative more violently, superlative most violently)

  1. In a violent manner.

Translations


Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From violent + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌviːɔlˈɛntliː/, /ˌviːəlˈɛntliː/, /viəlˈɛntliː/, /ˈviːəlɛntliː/, /-liːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

violently

  1. Violently, in a violent or harmful way.
  2. In a religiously dangerous or harmful way.
  3. In a powerful, effective, or mighty way:
  4. In a way causing great damage, injury, or harm.
  5. In a forceful way; in a way showing intense feelings.
  6. In an abrupt or warningless way.

Descendants

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