passionately
Americanadverb
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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.
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in a way that channels or expresses ardent sexual desire.
We were soon kissing passionately in the back of the taxi.
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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.
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Murray-Cavanagh said members of the BMA's Scottish council had spoken passionately of their concerns about the impact the proposals would have on them and their patients.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Americans like to think that job goes to top-notch, unbiased lawyers who are passionately dedicated to legal principles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
"He certainly sends a message that he is passionately interested in his own family's business," University of Minnesota law professor Richard Painter said ahead of the Ireland trip.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
“In the past, I supported him because of the policies he professed to support and passionately campaigned on,” Greene wrote.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Aunt Queen believed passionately in many things, but Christmas was her supreme passion.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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