Word Adverb
passionately
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈpæʃənətɫi/ UK /pˈæʃənətli/ pas·sion·ate·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that shows very strong feelings or beliefs. You use this when you care deeply about something.
adv.in a manner characterized by intense emotion, strong belief, or great enthusiasm.
Examples
“She speaks passionately about her work.”
“The two scientists argued passionately about the results of the experiment for over an hour.”
“He defended his artistic choices passionately, refusing to compromise even when the critics suggested that his style was no longer in fashion.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Real-world usage
Etymology
From passionate + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated