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FANATICALLY
fanatically
(adverb) in a passionately fanatic manner; “he followed the teachings of his guru fanatically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
fanatically (comparative more fanatically, superlative most fanatically)
In a fanatical manner; with extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm.
Source: Wiktionary
FANATIC
Fa*nat"ic, a. Etym: [L. fanaticus inspired by divinity, enthusiastic, frantic, fr. fanum fane: cf. F. fanatique. See Fane.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or indicating, fanaticism; extravagant in opinions; ultra; unreasonable; excessively enthusiastic, especially on religious subjects; as, fanatic zeal; fanatic notions. But Faith, fanatic Faith, once wedded fast To some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last. T. Moore.
Fa*nat"ic, n.
Definition: A person affected by excessive enthusiasm, particularly on religious subjects; one who indulges wild and extravagant notions of religion. There is a new word, coined within few months, called fanatics, which, by the close stickling thereof, seemeth well cut out and proportioned to signify what is meant thereby, even the sectaries of our age. Fuller (1660). Fanatics are governed rather by imagination than by judgment. Stowe.
FANATICAL
Fa*nat"ic*al, a.
Definition: Characteristic of, or relating to, fanaticism; fanatic. - Fa*nat"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Fa*nat"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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