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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They arrived silently at the end of the pregame ceremony, carefully held by two of the men who helped win them, lifted high for all those who so passionately longed for them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He spoke passionately about free speech and freedom of expression.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Mama and I loved each other passionately, and she even sang me to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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

Zhenya Rudneva makes it clear in her diary entries about her dearest friends that she loved them deeply and passionately.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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