veemente

Veemente is an adjective used in Italian and Portuguese to describe strong, fervent, or forceful expression or attitude. It conveys intensity of conviction, emotion, or action and is commonly applied to people, speeches, arguments, or reactions. Depending on context, veemente can carry admiration for passion or critique of excess.

Etymology: from Latin vehemens, meaning “violent” or “powerful.” The word has cognates across Romance languages. In Italian, veemente is used with masculine and feminine forms identically; the plural is veementi. In Portuguese, the spelling is the same, with similar gender agreement.

Usage: a veemente declaration or stance signals a strong, uncompromising position. It can describe both positive fervor and negative excess, and may invite evaluation of appropriateness or temperance. In translations, it is often rendered as “vehement” or “vehemently” depending on the language.

See also: Vehemence; Vehement.