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Definition of hotly

hotly

/ˈhɑːtli/
hot · ly
Adjective:hot
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• adverb

1

In a passionate, fierce, or vehement manner; with great intensity or anger.

Example

"The proposed changes to the zoning laws were hotly debated by local residents at the town hall meeting."

2

In a physically hot manner; with great physical heat.

Example

"The midday sun beat down hotly on the dry desert sand."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hātlīce', meaning 'warmly' or 'passionately', formed from 'hāt' (hot) and the adverbial suffix '-līce' (-ly).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hotly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hotly
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