passionately

American  

[pash-uh-nit-lee] / ˈpæʃ ə nɪt li /

adverb

1. 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.

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

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

3. 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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Other Word Forms

• nonpassionately adverb
• overpassionately adverb
• unpassionately adverb

Etymology

Origin of passionately

passionate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

In his statement, Sir Elton said he felt "passionately" about "how wrong it is that such gross invasions could have been inflicted upon us and our family and friends without us ever knowing".

From BBC

Perhaps it was how plainly yet passionately many artists used their time onstage to speak about the issues pressing on us right now.

From Los Angeles Times

The response to this unexpected third season of “Primal” has been passionately positive, especially related to Spear’s internal struggle to regain what made his life worth living.

From Salon

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

It is a part of the club he cares passionately about.

From BBC

Related Words

• excitedly
• intensely
• lovingly