violently

/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

In a violent manner.

Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To an intense degree; extremely; strongly; intensely.

Adverb

Examples

I found myself violently disagreeing with him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “violently” mean?

In a violent manner.

Is “violently” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.