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Definition of “fanatically”

fanatically (fəˈnætɪklɪ) 

Definitions

adverb

  1. to an excessive degree ⇒ The band had built the basis for a fanatically loyal following. ⇒ She is fanatically opposed to smoking. ⇒ He was religious but not fanatically. ⇒ He dislikes leaving his apartment, which he cleans fanatically. ⇒ Perhaps someone you know exercises fanatically.

fanatical (fəˈnætɪkəl Pronunciation for fanatical

Definitions

adjective

  1. surpassing what is normal or accepted in enthusiasm for or belief in something; excessively or unusually dedicated or devoted

Derived Forms

faˈnatically adverb

Example Sentences Including 'fanatically'

" He decided to become religious and took to it fanatically.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
"Her eyes sparkled, her whole face lit, fanatically rejoicing, he thought, in possession.
Sillitoe, Alan The Open Door
According to his ex-wife, who spoke to reporters after his arrest last month, Mr. Faris was fanatically interested in ultralight aircraft.
Globe and Mail (2003)
As I say, Mum was fanatically house-proud and she didn't want too much `noise' and `mess'.
Isabel Wolff RESCUING ROSE (2002)
By the time the students returned to Tibet to take up their positions, most of them were fanatically anti-Han Chinese.
Craig, Mary Tears of Blood - A Cry for Tibet
How can he be so fanatically patriotic yet believe in killing the agents of his democratically elected government?
Belfast Telegraph (2004)
Most of these, largely British, writers, were as fanatically for or against the story as the Pashtuns themselves were addicted to it.
Shah, Idries Kara Kush
New Zealand is clearly not the fanatically secular society some would like to see.
New Zealand Herald (2004)

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