heatedly
|heat-ed-ly|
B2
/ˈhiːtɪdli/
(heated)
intense passion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heatedly' originates from the word 'heated,' which comes from the Old English word 'hǣtan,' meaning 'to make hot.'
Historical Evolution
'hǣtan' transformed into the Middle English word 'heten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'heat.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something hot,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intense or passionate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in an intense or passionate manner, often involving strong emotions.
They debated heatedly over the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45