B2adverbemotions
US/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət.li/
UK/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət.li/
with very strong feeling or enthusiasm
In context
She spoke passionately about protecting the forests in the Central Highlands.
He believes passionately that every child should learn to swim.
The fans sang passionately for the whole ninety minutes.
Words that go with passionately
adverb + verb
- passionately believeI passionately believe that education can change lives.
verb + adverb
- speak passionatelyThe doctor spoke passionately about mental health.
- argue passionatelyBoth sides argued passionately for their ideas.
- care passionatelyOur teacher cares passionately about her students.
- kiss passionatelyIn the last scene, the couple kiss passionately in the rain.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is passionately about football.Correct: He is passionate about football.