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- [fuh-nat-i-kuh l]
- /fəˈnæt ɪ kəl/
- /fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuh-nat-i-kuh l]
- /fəˈnæt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of fanatically word
- adjective fanatically motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics. 1
- noun fanatically In a fanatical manner; with extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm. 1
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Origin of fanatically
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; fanatic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Fanatically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fanatically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fanatically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fanatically
adverb fanatically
- obsessive — being, pertaining to, or resembling an obsession: an obsessive fear of illness.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- zealously — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- fervently — having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea.
Antonyms for fanatically
adverb fanatically
- indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
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