passional

adjective

ˈpa-shə-nᵊl How to pronounce passional (audio)
Definition of passionalnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passional
  1. passionate
  2. emotional
  3. warm
  4. fervent
  5. intense
  6. religious
  7. ardent
  8. demonstrative
Adjective
  • My parents were largely self-educated after high school, and both were passionate readers.
    — Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Everton is the constant, but nonetheless passionate, underdog.
    — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 4th House of Home and Family, so a household need, emotional update, or living-space issue may interrupt your agenda.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Lisa Knight helped transition her son Will Schaaf into the program in March and said she’s seen growth in his confidence, decision making skills and his emotional state.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • The service Service here is warm and deeply personal rather than stiff or overly formal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Velvet filter softens the overall contrast and wraps the scene in a warmer, vintage-like tone that makes the blues and purples feel richer.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Yet many Culers question why Atletico would want to keep a player who doesn’t want to be at the club against his will, and who has now clearly lost the support of the Spanish capital outfit’s fervent fans.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fervent
Adjective
  • The retail offering was oversubscribed 5,500 times, underscoring intense investor demand for the profitable company, which shipped 5,500 humanoids in 2025.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That points to the conclusion that the pain for Main Street is likely to remain intense for the foreseeable future, even as Wall Street continues to prosper.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of intense
Adjective
  • The editor of the journal Kayhan, Hossein Shariatmadari, wrote that enforcement is both a legal obligation and a religious duty for officials.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Whether to use the stations is a private choice, and any individual may use the facilities for either a secular or religious purpose.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 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
Definition of demonstrative

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“Passional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passional. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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