German word

vehement

Pronunciation

IPA/veheˈmɛnt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveheated

Example

Die vehemente Diskussion überraschte alle.

The heated discussion surprised everyone.

Illustration for vehement (heated)

More examples

Die vehemente Kritik der Zuschauer machte die Redner nervös.

The audience's heated criticism made the speaker nervous.

Core concept

A heated exchange in which one side presses an opinion so forcefully that resistance seems to yield.

Common phrases

  • vehemente Kritik

    heated criticism

  • vehemente Ablehnung

    heated rejection

  • vehementer Protest

    heated protest

Similar words

nachdrücklich: Stated with firm emphasis to make an intention unmistakably clear.
überzeugend: Able to persuade through sound reasons or compelling evidence.
leidenschaftlich: Showing deep emotion or enthusiastic devotion.

Definition in German

Mit Nachdruck und großer Intensität vorgetragen; drückt entschiedene Ablehnung oder leidenschaftliche Meinung aus.

Word origin

The adjective entered German as a learned form based on Latin vehemens and retains its sense of powerful intensity.

Usage tips

  • In German, vehement describes forceful expression or opposition rather than physical heat, despite the English translation "heated."

Other meanings

  • forcefuladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Vehemenzvehemencenoun

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