PASSIONATENESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

passionateness

noun

Definition of passionateness

as in intensity

depth of feeling delivers his sermons with a degree of passionateness that is positively electrifying

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Noun

Ionescu was held scoreless in the second quarter as the home team turned its defensive intensity up a notch and carried a 56-53 lead into the locker room thanks to Burrell’s 13 points and Brink’s 11.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Compared with the blues styles of other Southern regions, Delta blues was distinguished by its emotional intensity, which was projected through the lyrics of the songs and underscored by the players’ often aggressive attack on the guitar strings.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of intensity

Noun

The crowd skewed older, with plenty of fans who appeared decades removed from high school but sang along with the enthusiasm of teenagers.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Costco's big changes to some parking lots The corporate honchos at Costco know all this bad parking karma can curb enthusiasm for shopping there.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Ramsey tells me that designing the front of the home with hospitality in mind adds a level of warmth and approachability to a neighborhood.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Astrologically, the sun is home in vivacious Leo, allowing for its warmth, charisma and creative expression to flow effortlessly.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

Golden has since turned her passion for photography into a professional career and now lives in Texas.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
What is certain, however, is his passion for helping teenagers through basketball and creating a system where quality coaching and training are more affordable.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of passion

Noun

Fred Mosqueda, a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, traces his people's homeland long before Colorado became a territory — and to the violence that followed westward expansion as the country developed.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
In the following years, TPS was extended as widespread political and gang violence endangered those still living in Haiti.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of violence

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