hotly
/ˈhɒtli
/adverb
In a passionate, intense, or angry way: the rumours were hotly denied hotly debated issues...
- Kenyans are currently hotly debating the issue following the launch of a project to design a national costume for the country.
- She said she expects this issue to be hotly debated over the fall semester.
- One of the most hotly debated issues is whether or not a Yoga teacher should be a vegan and by extension animal rights.
Synonyms
vehemently, vigorously, strenuously, fiercely, passionately, heatedly, with a vengeance;
angrily, indignantly, furiously, in anger, with indignation
closely, swiftly, quickly, hotfoot, without delay;
eagerly, enthusiastically, energetically
