Word parts violent + -ly Pronunciation IPA (key): /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ Audio (US)(file) Hyphenation: vi‧o‧lent‧ly Adverb Positive violently Comparative more violently Superlative most violently If something happens violently, it happens in a very strong or vigorous manner. Related words violent Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.