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Vehemency

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ve·he·ment  (v-mnt)
adj.
1. Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid: a vehement denial. See Synonyms at intense.
2. Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong: a vehement storm.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin vehemns, vehement-, perhaps from vehere, to carry; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.]

vehe·mence, vehe·men·cy n.
vehe·ment·ly adv.


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