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Definition of passionately : 1. Angrily; irascibly.
2. In a passionate manner; with strong feeling; ardently.

Synonyms:

crankily, touchily, impulsively, recklessly, irritably, nervously, volcanically, stormily, rashly, tempestuously, combustibly, excitably, explosively

breathlessly, effervescently, attentively, anxiously, electrically, turbulently, feverishly

sensitively, emotionally, sympathetically

dearly, angrily, intensely

covetously, amorously, graspingly, expectantly, hopefully, greedily, urgently, hungrily, ardently, eagerly, itchingly, yearningly, acquisitively, fondly, longingly

fervently, zestfully, potently, friskily, strongly, energetically, actively, industriously, enthusiastically, agitatedly, lustily, earnestly, excitedly, animatedly, spiritedly, vigorously, zealously, emphatically, powerfully, fierily, exuberantly

adoringly, tenderly, endearingly, lovingly, erotically, faithfully, worshipfully, romantically, intimately, sentimentally, admiringly, affectionately, devotedly

Usage examples:

• For a little while, when she told me her story she wept passionately, yet only for a few minutes. - "The Soul of the War", Philip Gibbs.
• " No," he answered passionately. - "The Crisis, Volume 4", Winston Churchill.
• Won't I just, cried the boy passionately, and the girls too, and everything you want, and I will give you a good time yet, mother. - "The Major", Ralph Connor.