Meaning & use

passionately

adverb·Academic

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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