WordGarden.iopassionately
B2Pronunciation
UK
- /pˈæʃənətli/
US
- /ˈpæʃənətli/
Meanings
Adverb
with intense feeling, enthusiasm, or conviction
Beyond the definition
To do something passionately means to do it with very strong feeling and real energy. Think of a musician lost in the music, or an artist putting deep feeling into a painting. It is more than just doing something; it means feeling it deeply too. You might strongly defend a friend, deeply believe in a cause, or talk about your work in a way that shows how much you care. The word suggests strong emotion, warmth, and a deep personal connection.
"Passionately" is an adverb that describes how something is done: with intense feeling, great enthusiasm, and deep conviction. It goes beyond simply liking or enjoying something; it suggests a powerful emotional connection.
Think of a lover whispering passionately to their beloved, filled with longing and affection. Or imagine a scientist passionately pursuing a breakthrough, driven by curiosity and dedication. Passionately suggests an almost overwhelming force of emotion guiding action.
You can apply "passionately" to verbs like believe, argue, defend, love, or support. For example: "She passionately advocated for environmental protection," meaning she argued strongly and with deep conviction. Or, "They kissed passionately under the moonlight." It's a word that evokes vivid imagery of strong emotions being expressed openly.
Sometimes, "passionately" can even suggest a kind of abandon: a willingness to throw yourself completely into something without holding back. It does not necessarily mean angrily, but it does suggest emotion that is far from calm or lukewarm.
So, if you want to convey not just action but the powerful emotion behind it, choose "passionately"—it's a word that breathes life and intensity into your descriptions.
Examples
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Music
She spoke passionately about her music.
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Environmental concern
He cares passionately about protecting old forests.
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Strong disagreement
They argued passionately about the plan, but no one got angry.
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Public values
Lena believes passionately in free public libraries.
- Patternbelieve in + idea/cause
think it is good and important
More examplesFewer examples
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School decision
Many parents were passionately opposed to closing the school.
- Patternopposed to + action/idea
against it
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Writing style
The novel ends with a passionately written letter about forgiveness.
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Used with (collocations)
- feel passionately about
- believe passionately in
- argue passionately
- speak passionately
Word family
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- conviction
- emotional intensity
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- passionatelyadverb