Emily Dickinson Lexicon

VE'HE-MENT, a. [Fr. from L. vehemens.]

1. Violent; acting with great force; furious; very forcible; as, a vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.
2. Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; as, a vehement affection or passion; vehement desire; vehement eloquence. – Milton.