virulently

[US]/'viruləntli/
[UK]/ˈvɪrjələntlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a venomous or poisonous manner

Phrases & Collocations

spread virulently

virulently attack

Example Sentences

An old woman advanced a few paces to shake her fist virulently in my face.

Virulently opposed by most of the continent's media, Chávez receives the grudging respect of most of the region's governments.

The virus spread virulently throughout the community.

The rumors about her spread virulently online.

The disease is spreading virulently in the region.

The protest turned virulently violent.

The wildfire spread virulently across the forest.

The political debate became virulently divisive.

The hatred between the two groups grew virulently.

The disease can spread virulently if not contained.

The toxic chemicals can spread virulently in the water supply.

The misinformation campaign spread virulently on social media.

Real-world Examples

The League ran on a virulently anti-immigrant, fear-mongering campaign.

Source: NPR News March 2018 Collection

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