vehemently 1. Characterized by arising from or marked by impetuosity of feeling or passion; ardent. 2. A descriptive reference to acting with great force or energy; energetic; violent; furious. 3. Etymology: some sources state that the 'ultimate origin is uncertain'; however, The Barnhart Dictionary of Etymology, 'probably before 1425, from Middl... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2270/2