virulently

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'in hohem Maße ansteckend oder schädlich'. Im medizinischen Kontext beschreibt es die aggressive Ausbreitung eines Krankheitserregers; im übertragenen Sinn bezeichnet es intensive Feindseligkeit, Bitterkeit oder extremen Widerstand in Rede oder Verhalten.

An adverb meaning 'in a highly infectious or harmful manner.' In medical contexts, it describes the aggressive spread of a pathogen. Figuratively, it is used to describe intense hostility, bitterness, or extreme opposition in speech or behavior.

1. In a harmful or poisonous mannerC1formal

   In a way that is extremely infectious, harmful, or toxic.

   Giftig

   • The disease spread virulently throughout the population.
   • The bacteria acted virulently, causing severe symptoms.
   • The virus replicated virulently in the host cells.

   Synonymedeadlydestructivelyharmfullyperniciouslypoisonously

   Antonymebenignlyharmlessly

2. With intense hostility or bitternessC1formal

   In a manner that is extremely bitter, spiteful, or aggressive.

   Gehässig

   • He spoke virulently against the new policy.
   • The critic attacked the film virulently in his review.
   • She argued virulently with her opponent during the debate.

   Synonymebitterlyhostilelymalevolentlymaliciouslynastilyspitefullyvenomouslyviciously

   Antonymeamicablygentlykindlywarmly