hotly — in a passionate, intense, or angry manner
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a passionate, intense, or angry manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːtli/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity hotly denied dating rumors while secretly planning their wedding.
- The two companies are hotly competing for the contract.
- My mom hotly pursued me with a slipper after I broke her favorite vase.
hotly
ADVERB[/ˈhɑːtli/]
in a passionate, intense, or angry manner
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hat' meaning 'hot' or 'heated,' combined with the adverb-forming suffix '-ly.' The meaning extended from physical heat to emotional intensity over time.
Breakdown
hot (from Old English 'hat' meaning heated/warm) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity hotly denied dating rumors while secretly planning their wedding.”
“The two companies are hotly competing for the contract.”
“My mom hotly pursued me with a slipper after I broke her favorite vase.”
“The issue of climate change is hotly debated among scientists.”
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