Hotly Meaning in English
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Definition
In an intense, passionate, or heated way, especially in arguments, discussions, or competitions.
Usage & Nuances
Frequently used before verbs like 'debated,' 'contested,' or 'pursued' in formal or written English. Relates to strong emotions or competition. Not used to describe temperature. Common phrases include 'hotly debated,' 'hotly contested.'
Spanish: acaloradamente - intensamentePortuguese (BR): intensamente - calorosamentePortuguese (PT): calorosamente - intensamenteChinese (Simplified): 激烈地 - 热烈地Chinese (Traditional): 激烈地 - 熱烈地Hindi: उत्साहपूर्वक - गर्मजोशी सेArabic: بحماس - بشدةBengali: তীব্রভাবে - উত্তেজিতভাবেRussian: ожесточённо - горячоJapanese: 激しくVietnamese: gay gắt - quyết liệtKorean: 격렬하게 - 뜨겁게 (논쟁 등에서)Turkish: hararetli bir şekilde - ateşli bir şekildeUrdu: شدت سے - جوش و خروش سےIndonesian: kịch liệt - sôi nổi
Example Sentences
The topic was hotly debated in class.
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They hotly denied the accusations.
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The two teams hotly competed for the prize.
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That movie has been hotly discussed online all week.
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Her resignation was hotly rumored, but never confirmed.
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The award was hotly contested among the finalists.
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