passionately
PA-shuh-nuht-lee
Passionately (adverb) means In a way that shows intense emotion or enthusiasm. Example: “He argued passionately for reform.”
adverb
1
In a way that shows intense emotion or enthusiasm.
"He argued passionately for reform."
How to use passionately
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWith strong, visible emotion or enthusiasm.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more passionately
- Superlative
- most passionately
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Etymology
From passionate plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for passionately
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What does “passionately” mean?
The word “passionately” means in a way that shows intense emotion or enthusiasm. In plain terms, with strong, visible emotion or enthusiasm.
How do you pronounce “passionately”?
“Passionately” is pronounced PA-shuh-nuht-lee (/ˈpæʃənətli/ in IPA).
How do you use “passionately” in a sentence?
Here is “passionately” used in a sentence: “He argued passionately for reform.”
What part of speech is “passionately”?
“Passionately” is an adverb.
Is “passionately” a common word?
“Passionately” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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