passionate
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pas·sion·ate

adjective \ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət\

Definition of PASSIONATE

1
a : easily aroused to anger
b : filled with anger : angry
2
a : capable of, affected by, or expressing intense feeling
b : enthusiastic, ardent
3
: swayed by or affected with sexual desire
pas·sion·ate·ly adverb
pas·sion·ate·ness noun

Examples of PASSIONATE

  1. He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
  2. She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
  3. She is passionate about art.
  4. We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.

First Known Use of PASSIONATE

15th century

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