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Virulently: meaning, definitions and examples

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virulently

 

[ หˆvษชr.jสŠ.lษ™nt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

negative manner

Virulently describes an aggressive and hostile manner, often associated with extreme levels of intensity. It is commonly used in discussions about diseases or toxic substances, where it denotes a high degree of virulence, or harmfulness. Additionally, it can refer to actions or words that display a fierce negativity or hostility towards someone or something. The term emphasizes the potency and severity of the subject it describes.

Synonyms

aggressively, bitterly, hostilely

Examples of usage

  • The virus spread virulently across the population.
  • He virulently opposed the new policy changes.
  • The debate became virulently charged with emotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "virulently" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น virulentamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคทเฅˆเคฒเฅ‡ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช virulent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ virulen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€ัƒะปะตะฝั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wirusowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—…ๅŽŸๆ€งใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virulent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virulentamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท virรผlan bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…์„ฑ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุถุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virulentnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ virulentne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—…ๆฏ’ๆ€งๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ virulentno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรบkdรณmsvaldandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั€ัƒะปะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ viruslu ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virulentamente

Etymology

The word 'virulently' originates from the Latin term 'virulentus,' which means 'poisonous' or 'full of venom.' This term itself comes from 'virus,' which refers to a poison or slimy liquid, and has been used historically to describe toxic substances. The transition into English saw the term used both in scientific contexts, particularly in relation to infectious diseases, and in figurative language describing severe criticism or hostility. Over time, its usage expanded beyond the scientific realm to convey strong emotional responses and attitudes in various social and political discussions. As our understanding of diseases and harmful behaviors evolved, so did the application of the word, allowing it to retain its potency in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,805, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.