🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

violento

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vjoˈlɛnto

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Violent/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La tempesta è stata violenta."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

    "The violent storm caused widespread damage across the region."
  2. 2

    Characterized by strong, intense, or extreme emotions.

    "He had a violent reaction to the news, expressing his anger loudly."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'violent' originates from the Latin 'violentus', which means 'vehement' or 'impetuous'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, evolving to describe actions characterized by extreme force or intensity.

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