Passionately
/ˈpæʃənətli/
Definitions
In a manner characterized by, arising from, or expressing intense emotion, fervor, enthusiasm, or love.
/ˈpæʃənətli/
In a way that shows strong or excessive emotion or enthusiasm.
She spoke passionately about her dream of becoming a doctor.
💡 Simply: Imagine you really, really love something, like your favorite food. When you talk about it enthusiastically or act with that much energy, you're doing it passionately. It’s like you just can't help showing how much you care!
👶 For kids: When you do something with your whole heart and show a lot of excitement, you're doing it passionately! Like when you're super excited to play your favorite game!
More Examples
The artist painted passionately, pouring all his emotions onto the canvas.
He believed passionately in the power of education.
The audience applauded passionately after the performance.
How It's Used
"He wrote passionately about the beauty of nature."
"The protesters argued passionately for their cause."
Idioms & expressions
speak passionately
To express oneself with strong emotion and enthusiasm.
"The politician spoke passionately about the need for change."
love passionately
To have a deep and intense feeling of affection for someone.
"They loved each other passionately, and their relationship was known for its intensity."
fight passionately
To strongly advocate for or defend a belief or cause.
"The activists fought passionately for human rights."
From Middle English passioun, from Old French passion, from Latin passio (“suffering, passion”), from pati (“to suffer”). -ate (suffix for adjectives and verbs), -ly (suffix for adverbs).
Used in literature and political speeches since the 17th century, to describe strong emotional expression or dedication to a cause.
Memory tip
Think of someone who has a strong FEELING or DESIRE, so strong it guides what they do. Passionately is how they do it.
Word Origin
"suffering, passion, emotion"