Antonyms for vehement

Grammar : Adj

Spell : vee-uh-muhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvi ə mənt

Definition of vehement

Origin : late 15c., from Middle French vehement "impetuous, ardent," from Latin vehementem (nominative vehemens) "impetuous, carried away," perhaps from a lost present middle participle of vehere "to carry" (see vehicle). The other theory is that it represents vehe- "lacking, wanting" + mens "mind." Related: Vehemently.

adj passionate, opinionated

Example sentences :

This outburst from Mrs. Porter startled the girl; it was so passionate, so vehement.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Vehement cheers from the ministerial benches; cries of "Order!"
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

He started from his revery with a vehement gesture, and groaned audibly.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Mr Flintwinch had pulled him into his coat with vehement energy.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Then began a contention the most vehement that ever I had with woman.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Glory uttered some vehement protest, and then was lost in her dreams again.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

"He shall not do so this time," said Norwood, with a vehement energy of manner.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

I abused myself in my vehement Continental way, and then I began to work.
Extract from : « The Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti » by David Christie Murray

In contrast to Kemble's declamation, Kean's acting was vehement and passionate.
Extract from : « The Facts About Shakespeare » by William Allan Nielson

Thus she spoke, weeping; and aroused a vehement lamentation.
Extract from : « The Iliad of Homer (1873) » by Homer

Synonyms for vehement

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