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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“I didn’t want to bring my personal life into the hearing, but I care passionately as well about it opening.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
On Easter Sunday Rubio shared a video on social media in which he passionately described the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
But they spoke most passionately about the immigration raids in the county.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
"Biobank volunteers passionately believe that what they're doing is incredibly valuable, that having this huge bank of information and data helps cure diseases, helps find causes of diseases," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
It all comes out more passionately than I intend, but I mean every word.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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