passionate JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈpæʃənət/ · pas·si·o·nate
noun
- A passionate individual. She was a passionate advocate for social justice.
- A strong feeling or emotion. The crowd's passionate reaction to the concert was palpable.
verb
- To fill with passion or another given emotion. The music passionate her, and she began to dance.
- To express with great emotion. He passionately argued his point of view in the debate.
adjective
- Given to strong feeling, sometimes romantic, sexual, or both. The passionate lovers were lost in their own world.
- Fired with intense feeling. The passionate speech moved the audience to tears.
- Suffering; sorrowful. The passionate cry of the wounded animal echoed through the forest.
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Did you know? The word 'passionate' has been used to describe strong emotions since the 15th century, and its meaning has evolved to encompass a range of feelings, from romantic love to intense sorrow.