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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Four books on Thomas Jefferson trace the life and thought of a Virginia slave owner who argued passionately for human liberty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
“I deeply and passionately believe in the truth, and they were telling me I could not speak the truth,” he said.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
"This essay gives a real insight into how passionately HRH feels about the unique importance of early childhood and its ability to shape society."
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
He said peers had "spoke passionately" about serious shortcomings in air travel for disabled passengers, and the government was acting because "actually it doesn't accept that that's inevitable".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The alien who had just walked out of his room was also the man he felt passionately enough about to strike with all the fervor he could summon up.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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