passionately

American

[pash-uh-nit-lee] / ˈpæʃ ə nɪt li /

adverb

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

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

nonpassionately adverb
overpassionately adverb
unpassionately adverb

Etymology

Origin of passionately

passionate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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He spoke passionately about free speech and freedom of expression.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Former Marseille captain Beye only took over from Roberto de Zerbi on Wednesday in one of France's most passionately supported clubs.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

On Friday, Kompany spoke passionately and emotionally for more than 10 minutes when asked about Mourinho's comments at his pre-match news conference before Bayern's game with Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

In this and other ways the new Prelude does not, and cannot, offer buyers the same kind of passionately bonded relationship as the old cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“I wouldn’t leave my new friends for anything,” Karen said passionately.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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