hotly

adverb

hot·​ly ˈhät-lē How to pronounce hotly (audio)
: in a hot manner
a hotly contested series

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However, this hypothesis is one that is still hotly debated among researchers. New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024 The exact parameters of his wealth have been hotly debated—and his actual worth has yo-yoed wildly over the course of his professional career. Jane Thier, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024 Quarterly numbers from the tech giant and Apple (which also reported Thursday) have been hotly anticipated by Wall Street as concerns mount that stock prices in the sector are overextended. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 Over the past four years, no business decision has been more hotly debated than whether to allow remote work or ensure employees are in the office. Dave Rosen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hotly 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hotly was before the 12th century

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“Hotly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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