Passionately: meaning, definitions and examples

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passionately

 

[ ˈpæʃənətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

showing strong emotions or intense feelings

In a way that shows strong emotions or intense feelings. When someone does something passionately, they do it with a lot of enthusiasm and emotion, showing how much they care about it.

Synonyms

emotionally, enthusiastically, intensely

Examples of usage

  • She spoke passionately about her favorite cause.
  • He passionately defended his beliefs during the debate.
  • They kissed passionately in the rain.
Context #2 | Adverb

doing something with great intensity

In a manner that suggests strong feelings or deep commitment. When someone does something passionately, they put their heart and soul into it, showing dedication and intensity.

Synonyms

ardently, fervently, intensely

Examples of usage

  • She played the piano passionately, pouring all her emotions into the music.
  • He painted the picture passionately, expressing his innermost thoughts through art.

Translations

Translations of the word "passionately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apaixonadamente

🇮🇳 उत्साहपूर्वक

🇩🇪 leidenschaftlich

🇮🇩 dengan penuh semangat

🇺🇦 палко

🇵🇱 namiętnie

🇯🇵 情熱的に (じょうねつてきに)

🇫🇷 passionnément

🇪🇸 apasionadamente

🇹🇷 tutkuyla

🇰🇷 열정적으로

🇸🇦 بشغف

🇨🇿 vášnivě

🇸🇰 vášnivo

🇨🇳 热情地 (rèqíng de)

🇸🇮 strastno

🇮🇸 af ástríðu

🇰🇿 құмарлықпен

🇬🇪 ვნებით (vnebit)

🇦🇿 ehtirasla

🇲🇽 apasionadamente

Etymology

The word "passionately" originates from the Middle English word "passionatli", derived from the Old French word "passionement", which comes from the Latin word "passionem" meaning "suffering" or "enduring". Over time, the word evolved to express intense emotions and strong feelings.

See also: bypass, impassable, impasse, overpass, passable, passably, passage, passcode, passé, passenger, passer, passing, passingly, passion, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassability, unpassable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,109, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.