Hotly: meaning, definitions and examples
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hotly
[ หhษtli ]
intense manner
Hotly is an adverb that describes an action done with great intensity or fervor. It can indicate a strong emotional state, such as anger or passion. When used, it often conveys a sense of urgency or heated debate. For instance, 'She argued hotly about the issue, showing her deep concern and commitment.' This term is frequently employed in discussions surrounding topics that evoke strong feelings.
Synonyms
fervently, intensely, passionately, vehemently
Examples of usage
- The two candidates debated hotly on stage.
- He hotly contested the decision made by the board.
- They were hotly pursued by their critics.
- She replied hotly to the accusations.
Translations
Translations of the word "hotly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช heiร
- stark
- lebhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ panas
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัััะต
๐ต๐ฑ gorฤ co
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฑใ
๐ซ๐ท chaud
๐ช๐ธ caliente
๐น๐ท sฤฑcak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ๊ฒ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ horko
๐ธ๐ฐ horรบco
๐จ๐ณ ็ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ vroฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ heitt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ isti
๐ฒ๐ฝ caliente
Etymology
The word 'hotly' derives from the adjective 'hot', which has Old English origins as 'hat', meaning 'having a high temperature or an intense heat'. The adverbial form 'hotly' likely developed during the Middle English period, where various modifications of adjectives to form adverbs were commonplace. The adverb has evolved to encompass not just physical warmth but also emotional intensity and passionate discourse. Over the centuries, 'hotly' has been used increasingly in literature and conversation to describe heated arguments or passionate actions. Its figurative sense, relating to strong feelings rather than temperature, became prominent in early modern English, illustrating a shift in the application of the term to reflect emotional and argumentative contexts as well as the original physical meaning.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,437, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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