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Italian

violentemente

/vjo.len.teˈmen.te/adverbB2
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Meaning

violently, harshly

  • In a violent, forceful, or aggressive manner.

In a sentence

Il vento soffiava violentemente contro le finestre della casa.

The wind was blowing violently against the windows of the house.

I due giocatori si sono scontrati violentemente sul campo.

The two players collided violently on the pitch.

Non sbattere violentemente la porta quando esci.

Don't slam the door violently when you leave.

Usage notes

  • Formed regularly by adding '-mente' to the feminine form of the adjective 'violento'.

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