Violently
/ˈvaɪələntli/
Definitions
In a forceful, aggressive, or intense way.
/ˈvaɪələntli/
In a manner involving great force or energy.
The storm raged violently throughout the night.
💡 Simply: When something happens with a lot of force, like a storm shaking the house, that's happening violently! It's like things are really intense and powerful.
👶 For kids: When something happens very strongly or roughly, like a big storm that blows hard.
More Examples
He slammed the door violently in anger.
The car accident was caused by the driver swerving violently.
How It's Used
"The wind blew violently, knocking down trees."
"Protesters clashed violently with police."
"The team celebrated violently after scoring the winning goal."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
violent crime
A crime in which violence is used or threatened.
"The police are investigating a violent crime that occurred last night."
violent outburst
A sudden and intense expression of anger or emotion.
"The suspect’s violent outburst at the police station led to his arrest."
From Middle English *violentli*, from Old French *violemment*, from Latin *violentus* ("violent") + -ly.
The word has been used since the 15th century to describe actions done with great force or intensity.