1. in an angry, intense, or passionate manner
2. in a way that involves great heat or high temperature
3. in a closely contested or competitive manner

Examples

• The issue was hotly debated in Congress.
• She hotly denied the accusations against her.
• The sun beat down hotly on the desert sand.
• The championship was hotly contested by both teams.
• He hotly pursued his dream of becoming an actor.
• The protesters hotly demanded justice.
• The race was hotly fought until the final lap.