Definition of passionate
1a
: easily aroused to anger
a passionate but not a vicious boy— H. E. Scudder
b
: filled with anger : angry
was passionate in her defense of her cub, and rage transformed her— G. D. Brown
2a
: capable of, affected by, or expressing intense feeling
a passionate performance a passionate coach
b
: enthusiastic, ardent
is passionate about basketball
3
: swayed by or affected with sexual desire
a passionate love affair
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The first known use of passionate was in the 15th century
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