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- pronunciation:
- pae
sh
niht
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
capable of or showing strong emotions.
The composer's dramatic music reveals his passionate nature.There was a passionate outcry from the public over the city's plan to demolish the historic library.The mother made a passionate plea for help in finding her child.- synonyms:
- ardent, fervent, fiery, heated, impassioned
- antonyms:
- apathetic, passionless, phlegmatic, subdued
- similar words:
- burning, crazy, emotional, energetic, feeling, fierce, hearty, hot, inspired, lyrical, robust, romantic, stormy, temperamental, vigorous, volatile
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definition 2: |
having or showing a strong romantic desire.
The two were locked in a passionate embrace.- synonyms:
- amorous, erotic, hot, lustful
- antonyms:
- frigid, passionless
- similar words:
- burning, carnal, desirous, ecstatic, inflamed, loving, lusty, romantic, sensual, sexual, torrid
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definition 3: |
driven or fueled by intense feeling.
He is a passionate advocate for solar power.- synonyms:
- ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, heated, impassioned, vehement
- similar words:
- animated, burning, eager, emotional, fierce, heartfelt, hot, inflamed, inspired, intense, perfervid, romantic, stormy, torrid, vigorous, violent
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definition 4: |
extremely enthusiastic.
I've always been a passionate moviegoer.She is quite passionate about this new hobby.- synonyms:
- fervid, zealous
- antonyms:
- apathetic, dispassionate, tepid
- similar words:
- enthusiastic, fanatical, gung-ho, mad, perfervid, rabid
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related words: |
amatory, crazy, erotic, expressive, furious, inflammatory, spirited, strong, warm, zealous |
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derivation: |
passionately (adv.) |
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