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passionately

B2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /pˈæʃənətli/

US

  • /ˈpæʃənətli/

Description

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.

Examples

  1. 1

    Music

    She spoke passionately about her music.

  2. 2

    Environmental concern

    He cares passionately about protecting old forests.

  3. 3

    Strong disagreement

    They argued passionately about the plan, but no one got angry.

  4. 4

    Public values

    Lena believes passionately in free public libraries.

    • Pattern

      believe in + idea/cause

      think it is good and important

  5. 5

    School decision

    Many parents were passionately opposed to closing the school.

    • Pattern

      opposed to + action/idea

      against it

  6. 6

    Writing style

    The novel ends with a passionately written letter about forgiveness.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • passionatelyadverb