Main Entry: pas·sion·ate

Pronunciation: \ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

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

synonyms see impassioned

— pas·sion·ate·ly adverb

— pas·sion·ate·ness noun