passionately

[ pash-uh-nit-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is driven by intense feeling or strong conviction:

   You've written a much-needed book; hats off to you for championing the real issues so passionately.

2. in a way that channels or expresses ardent sexual desire:

   We were soon kissing passionately in the back of the taxi.

3. with enthusiasm and eagerness; wholeheartedly:

   I reserve the right to live passionately, to be a little reckless, and to make a few mistakes, as long as I learn from them.

Other Words From

• non·pas·sion·ate·ly adverb
• o·ver·pas·sion·ate·ly adverb
• un·pas·sion·ate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of passionately¹

passionate ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Passionately hating law enforcement for murdering her parents, Vi at first rejects the badge Caitlyn offers her early in their burgeoning romance.

From Salon

"I passionately believe that the coach of the national team should be English," said Parry, who sits on the FA’s board.

From BBC

Unlike Biden — a Catholic who spoke less frequently about abortion as a candidate — Harris spoke forcefully and passionately.

From Los Angeles Times

Katherine Keyte from Poole and Bournemouth is part of a cold water swim group and said she had "never marched before" but "felt very, very passionately about this".

From BBC

The public Trumpiness—which appears in opposition to his daughter’s politics—hasn’t stopped Germanotta from passionately hyping the goings-on at the drag bar restaurant.

From Slate

Related Words

• excitedly
• intensely
• lovingly