Definition hotly in British English

hotly adverb

adverb

/ˈhɒtli/

in a way that shows you have very strong feelings about something

Example

Rumours of a split have been hotly denied by the band's manager.

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emotional passionate ardent

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involving people who are competing very hard with one another

Example

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against the run of play comfortable competitive

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in a very fast and determined way

Example

He raced off down the street, hotly pursued by two policemen.

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determined ambitious persistent

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