adverb B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

passionately

PA-shuh-nuht-lee

Passionately (adverb) means In a way that shows intense emotion or enthusiasm. Example: “He argued passionately for reform.”

adverb

In a way that shows intense emotion or enthusiasm.

"He argued passionately for reform."

How to use passionately

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWith strong, visible emotion or enthusiasm.

more passionately comparative, most passionately superlative

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He argued _____ for reform.

From passionate plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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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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