as in hatefully
in a mean or spiteful manner
an organization that is even more virulently bigoted than others of its kind
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Recent Examples of virulently
Its rise is partly due to its strong, virulently nativist campaign against immigrants, calling for mass deportation.
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Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
This is a high watermark for the European far right, a once fringe movement whose virulently anti-immigration, anti-Islam and culture-war politics were shunned by the mainstream just a decade ago.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
This is a high watermark for the European far right, a once fringe movement whose virulently anti-immigration, anti-Islam and culture-war politics were shunned by the mainstream just a decade ago.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virulently
Adverb
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The ultra-chic crewneck sweater has a slightly oversized fit that’s perfect for cozying up on a long-haul flight and or layering with a turtleneck on bitterly cold winter days.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Not bitterly, not hysterically—openly, with the sound of someone arriving at a recognition both painful and clarifying.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In other words, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Patel’s complaint alleges he was maliciously prosecuted and deprived of due process.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tragedy is how this movement spreads maliciously across the spectrum.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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One kind of viciously efficient profit motive was seeking the destruction of a somewhat different business mode.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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For many, qualifying will represent the fruition of a lifelong, viciously competitive goal.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Virulently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virulently. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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