violent

🇺🇸 /ˈvaɪələnt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈvaɪələnt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adjective
B1

using physical force to hurt or kill

The protest became violent when people started fighting.

B2

showing very strong feelings

He had a violent reaction to the bad news.

B2

very strong and sudden

She felt a violent urge to leave the room.

R

extremely bright

The artist used a violent red color in the painting.

translation

adj. using physical force to hurt or kill; showing very strong feelings; very strong and sudden; extremely bright