猛烈(もうれつ)

もうれつ
na-adjective
fierce, intense, violent
descriptive
1. fierce, intense, furious, violent
Describes something extremely strong or intense in degree, often used for natural forces, emotions, speed, or effort. Conveys a sense of overwhelming power or severity.
猛烈(もうれつ)な風(かぜ)が吹(ふ)いた。
A fierce wind blew.
猛烈(もうれつ)なスピードで走(はし)り抜(ぬ)けた。
He sped through at a furious pace.
猛烈(もうれつ)な台風(たいふう)が九州(きゅうしゅう)に上陸(じょうりく)し、各地(かくち)で被害(ひがい)が出(で)た。
A violent typhoon made landfall in Kyushu, causing damage across the region.

Usage

Primarily used as a na-adjective (猛烈(もうれつ)な). Can also function adverbially as 猛烈(もうれつ)に. Describes intensity at an extreme level — stronger than 激(はげ)しい in many contexts. Often used in weather reports and news.

Common collocations

Related Words

Synonym: 激(はげ)しい (intense, violent)
Compare: すさまじい (terrific)
Compare: 激烈(げきれつ) (fierce)
Compare: 猛攻(もうこう) (fierce attack)
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