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
  • Klein, a Silicon Valley software engineering manager, was a passionate collector until his hobby overwhelmed his home and family life.
    — Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Early signs suggest professional softball can indeed convert passionate fans into a lasting enterprise.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing movement to household plans, family messages, private thoughts, or emotional memories.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • Venus enters Libra and your 3rd House of Communication, helping conversations feel smoother, warmer, and more persuasive.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • November 22 – December 21 Your social world gets warmer and more inviting.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Unlike e-commerce giants Amazon or Craigslist, Whatnot deliberately targeted a small but fervent base of collectors.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After spending last summer in the heat of Hong Kong and South Korea, where the Tottenham supporter base is large and fervent, opting for Australia and New Zealand offered a welcome change of pace.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of fervent
Adjective
  • An unusually intense El Niño event is gathering strength in the tropical Pacific in a hurry.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Thousands of Offers Nazareth University, located near Rochester, New York, is using direct admissions in part to reach those outside of the state where competition for students is particularly intense.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of intense
Adjective
  • Daurawa said all the couples had undergone screening and counseling before the ceremony and that all religious and legal requirements had been fulfilled.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The city today is excluded from hosting hundreds of religious, political, labor, sports and industry events each year due to lack of hotel beds.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of religious
Adjective
  • The first documentary, in fact, earned a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, driven largely by her most ardent followers.
    — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Helsinki and Jyväskylä provide the clearest and most manageable introduction for all but the most ardent students of architecture.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ardent
Adjective
  • Where Tarik Skubal is a roaring marvel, Casey Mize is rarely demonstrative on the mound.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Kelly, typically a non-demonstrative engineer, retreated to the airplane bathroom and sobbed.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
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“Passional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passional. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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