fervently

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with passionate fervor

   Both those for and against are fervently convinced they speak for the great majority of the people.

2. 2
   adv

   In a fervent manner.

   It was cheap, and a spirit, he protested fervently, but despite such cogent argument as the MacQuibble saw fit to indulge in, the mighty thirst of the company ruled him out of the debate.

From Middle English fervently; equivalent to fervent + -ly.

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