Meaning of the word "hotly debated/disputed/denied" in English

What does "hotly debated/disputed/denied" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hotly debated/disputed/denied

US /ˈhɑːt.li dɪˈbeɪ.tɪd/
UK /ˈhɒt.li dɪˈbeɪ.tɪd/
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Phrase

discussed, argued about, or rejected with a lot of strong emotion, energy, or anger

Example:
The new tax law is a hotly debated topic in parliament.
The senator hotly denied the allegations of corruption.