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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But they spoke most passionately about the immigration raids in the county.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
"I believe that the normal state for any nation is to be independent. I passionately believe that that is true for Wales," ap Iorwerth said.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“We have a tremendous amount of respect for the community of people who passionately play the game,” she added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
They arrived silently at the end of the pregame ceremony, carefully held by two of the men who helped win them, lifted high for all those who so passionately longed for them.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“Yes, is she not lovely, though so sad! Her dress is well chosen, too, for in a week she weds Count Antonio, whom she passionately hates.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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