adverb
passionately
PA-shuh-nuht-lee
adverb
1
In a way that shows intense emotion or enthusiasm.
"He argued passionately for reform."
How to Use Passionately
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWith strong, visible emotion or enthusiasm.
Word Forms
more passionately comparative, most passionately superlative
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Etymology
From passionate plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.