C1adverbpsychologysport
US/fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK/fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl.i/
in an extremely enthusiastic or extreme way, often with no room for other views
In context
The fans supported the team fanatically, even in the rain.
He followed the diet fanatically and refused every dessert.
She trained fanatically for months before the marathon.
Words that go with fanatically
adverb + adjective
- fanatically loyalThe fans are fanatically loyal to the club.
- fanatically devotedHe was fanatically devoted to his leader.
- fanatically cleanShe keeps the house fanatically clean.
verb + adverb
- follow fanaticallyThey follow the band fanatically.
- train fanaticallyAthletes train fanatically for the games.
- believe fanaticallyHe believed fanatically in his cause.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is fanatically about football.Correct: He is fanatical about football.