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hotly
01
in a strongly emotional, heated, or forceful manner
Examples
She hotly denied any involvement in the scandal.
He hotly objected to the accusations made against him.
02
in a determined and persistent way, often involving close pursuit or competition
Examples
The thief fled through the alley, hotly pursued by security guards.
She was hotly followed by the defending champion in the race.
03
in a manner involving high heat or temperature
Examples
The pan sizzled hotly on the stove.
The sun beat down hotly on the desert road.
