PASSIONAL Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

passional

adjective

ˈpa-shə-nᵊl

Definition of passional

as in passionate

having or expressing great depth of feeling a rather passional declaration of love from someone she had just started dating

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Recent Examples of passional At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022

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Adjective

The president of the new campus is Tamekia Morris, a passionate advocate for getting more women into skilled trades.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

In fact, Jaissle, with his emotional touchline demeanour and obsessive tactical demands, comes across more as a highly-strung indie-rock songwriter/front man.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Its quincunx to Saturn in your 4th House of Home may ask you to balance growth with family, housing, or emotional responsibilities.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of emotional

Adjective

Mercury in your 2nd House of Resources sextiles Venus in your 4th House of Home, helping budgets, values, and household needs find a warmer tone.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Think white linens, ocean-blue velour bed frames, warm woods, gauzy curtains, and full-force air-conditioning to beat that New York humidity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

These could include intense earthquake swarms, rapid ground deformation, changing gas emissions, and unusual heat flow.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Footage aired by local media showed massive flames and fireballs erupting from the tank, with black and orange smoke rising in the sky as firefighters spray what appears to be foam or water in efforts to quench the intense fire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

There is also persistent friction between Arab and Kurdish communities in the northeast of the country, and the government has had to respond to pockets of violence against the religious Alawite minority along Syria’s coast.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Luk grew up without religion, but many childhood friends were religious and invited her to churches and youth groups.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of religious

Adjective

Mazloum announced the yeti repair — as well as the return of fan-favorite characters Dreamfinder and Figment to Epcot in Florida and an overhaul of Tomorrowland in California — to some of Disney's most ardent fans on Saturday.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Several of his most ardent supporters who attended Friday’s hearing were seen weeping in the courtroom benches.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of ardent

Adjective

Afterward, closer Mason Miller was as demonstrative as ever after his batterymate recorded the final out of his 30th save.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Where Tarik Skubal is a roaring marvel, Casey Mize is rarely demonstrative on the mound.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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