Meaning & use
passionately
In a way that shows intense feeling, enthusiasm, or conviction.
See it in a sentence
She spoke passionately about the need for better funding for local schools.
He passionately defended his research even when critics questioned every detail.
A note on using this word
Passionately usually modifies verbs of speaking, believing, or feeling, emphasizing strong emotional commitment rather than mere interest.
Words with a similar meaning
ferventlyardently
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
indifferently
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