hotly

adverb

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

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Wednesday’s meeting was supposed to focus on an even more existential issue, votes to close several schools, but much of the conversation was dominated by the emotional and hotly debated topic of where this year’s high school seniors will celebrate their graduation. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026 That’s a similar provision to one that was hotly debated in a transgender rights bill that was passed last year after the provision was stripped out. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 Pinspark Lounge Set While demands for dressing better for air travel have been hotly debated, one way to stay off the radar for the style critics is with a simple tracksuit. Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026 Like many cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin’s legitimacy was hotly debated during its rise, mainly because of claims of high volatility. Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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