Hotly: meaning, definitions and examples

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hotly

 

[ หˆhษ’tli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heiรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ัั‡ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gorฤ…co

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caliente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑcak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋œจ๊ฒ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ horko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horรบco

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vroฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.