passionately
[ pash-uh-nit-lee ]
/ ˈpæʃ ə nɪt li /
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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.
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Origin of passionately
OTHER WORDS FROM passionately
non·pas·sion·ate·ly, adverbo·ver·pas·sion·ate·ly, adverbun·pas·sion·ate·ly, adverbWords nearby passionately
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