passionate
adjective
pas·sion·ate
ˈpa-sh(ə-)nət 
1
a
: easily aroused to anger
a passionate but not a vicious boy—
H. E. Scudder
H. E. Scudder
b
: filled with anger : angry
was passionate in her defense of her cub, and rage transformed her—G. D. Brown
G. D. Brown2
a
: 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
passionateness
noun
Synonyms
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He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
She is passionate about art.
We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.
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Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
Hannah is particularly passionate about beauty and wellness as a force for good that can lift our...
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Beyond his athletic and academic achievements, Jack is deeply passionate about helping others.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
This wild, cinematic road trip follows Ani DiFranco from her punk past to her passionate activism.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passionate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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passionate
adjective
pas·sion·ate
ˈpash-(ə-)nət
1
: excited or easily excited to strong feeling
2
: showing or expressing strong feeling
3
: strongly affected with sexual desire
passionately
adverb
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