passionate
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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
See Examples of PASSIONATE
- He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
- She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
- She is passionate about art.
- We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.
First Known Use of PASSIONATE
15th century
Related to PASSIONATE
- Synonyms
- concupiscent, goatish, horny, hot, hypersexual, itchy, lascivious, lecherous, lewd, libidinous, licentious, lubricious (or lubricous), oversexed, lustful, randy, salacious, satyric, wanton
- Antonyms
- frigid, undersexed
See Synonym Discussion at impassioned
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