passionately

American

[pash-uh-nit-lee] / ˈpæʃ ə nɪt li /

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.

Other Word Forms

nonpassionately adverb
overpassionately adverb
unpassionately adverb

Etymology

Origin of passionately

passionate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Former Marseille captain Beye only took over from Roberto de Zerbi on Wednesday in one of France's most passionately supported clubs.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

On Friday, Kompany spoke passionately and emotionally for more than 10 minutes when asked about Mourinho's comments at his pre-match news conference before Bayern's game with Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

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 • Feb. 1, 2026

In his best-known poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night,” Dylan Thomas passionately urges his father to fight against death to the last breath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

His eyes did not leave the patrons face while his velvet voice rose passionately above the soporific air of the siesta.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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